long haul truck driver

Shawn Transport Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking experienced Truck Drivers to join their team. The role involves operating various types of trucks, ensuring the safe transport of goods, and performing vehicle inspections. Ideal candidates will have a valid driver's license, Air Brake endorsement, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive pay and benefits including paid training and free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Experience in driving straight or articulated trucks preferred.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive and operate trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Job description

• Education :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Local
• National

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Workplace information

• On the road job
• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)