long haul truck driver

SAMSID TRANSPORT LTD.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport company in Metro Vancouver is seeking truck drivers. The role involves operating trucks, transporting goods, and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates should have a Class 1 or A Driver's License and a secondary school diploma. Experience is considered an asset. The position requires working in English and offers 60 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• Must have a valid Class 1 or A Driver's License.
• Ability to work in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods as part of operations.
• Perform inspections and maintenance on the vehicle.

Skills

Experience driving trucks

Ability to arrange travel and itineraries

Roadside repair skills

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Class 1 or A Driver's License

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 60 hours per week