long haul truck driver

BLAIRCO TRANSPORTATION INC; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated Truck Driver to operate and maintain trucks for transporting goods. The ideal candidate will possess a Class 1 driver's licence and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Responsibilities include addressing customer concerns, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring the safe transport of cargo. This role requires flexibility for travel and handling heavy loads, making it suitable for reliable team players who can work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is an asset.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Willing to travel cross-border and for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints and concerns.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team Player

Education

Class 1 / 1F / A Licence

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Tools

GPS

Trip Recorder

Job description

• Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Local
• National
• Regional

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

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