long haul truck driver

New-Era Trucking Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trucking company in the Metro Vancouver Regional District seeks a Truck Driver to operate trucks and transport goods. Responsibilities include loading/unloading and ensuring vehicle safety. Must hold a valid Class 1/A driver's license and be flexible with travel. Experience is an asset but not mandatory. This is a permanent position with hours ranging from 40 to 60 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving trucks is an asset.
• Ability to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Must be willing to travel cross-border and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption.

Skills

Driving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver\'s License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver\'s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 to 60 hours per week