long haul truck driver

S.K.H. Logistics Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a professional truck driver to operate straight or articulated trucks. Responsibilities include loading and transporting goods, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring safety during travels. A valid driver's license and Air Brake endorsement are required for this role, along with a commitment to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel required.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks for transporting goods and perform vehicle inspections.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring cargo safety.
• Maintain communication with central dispatch.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Emergency roadside repairs

Preventive maintenance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities