long haul truck driver

Rai Express Lines Ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a truck driver to transport goods. The role involves operating trucks, performing vehicle inspections, and requires a Class 1 driver's license and Air Brakes Endorsement. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, and can work well within a team. This is a permanent position with 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Air Brakes Endorsement required.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) mandatory.
• Experience in driving trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Obtain necessary permits for transport.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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 Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Personal suitability

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

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Experience

• Experience an asset

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week