long haul truck driver

Richmond Transport Ltd.; White Rock; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. The role involves driving as part of a team, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates should possess a Class 1 or A driver's license and an Air Brake endorsement. This physically demanding position requires handling heavy loads and traveling for extended periods. Ideal candidates will be organized, reliable, and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving as part of a team or convoy.
• Ability to operate straight or articulated trucks.

Responsibilities

• Drive and load/unload goods.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform maintenance.
• Transport dangerous goods.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Reliability

Teamwork

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

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 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation / travel experience

• National
• Regional

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

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