truck driver

TDM Excavating & Contracting Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the excavation and contracting industry is seeking a reliable driver to join their team. The role involves operating trucks to transport materials while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Candidates will be trained and must possess a valid driver's license. This position offers relocation costs covered by the employer and requires willingness to travel for extended periods.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience: Will train
• Willing to travel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Driving

Safety Awareness

Education

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities