long haul truck driver

Transworld Xpress Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A trucking company in Metro Vancouver is looking for truck drivers to join their team. Responsibilities include transporting goods, performing inspections, and ensuring cargo safety. Candidates should have a valid Class 1 or A driver's license and preferably some experience in trucking. This permanent position requires working 40 to 60 hours per week, with attention to detail and the ability to handle heavy loads being essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in trucking is an asset.
• Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections is essential.
• Must be able to operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods efficiently.
• Ensure the safety and security of cargo during transport.

Skills

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Repetitive tasks

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Tractor-trailer

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
• 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
• 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

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Language

• Langue de travail : Anglais

Hours of work

• Heures de travail : 40 to 60 hours per week