truck driver

Gbs Enterprises Ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. This full-time position involves transporting goods across various locations while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to customer service, a valid Class 1 or A driver's license, and the ability to handle physical demands of the job. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued, and enjoy the opportunity to grow in the truck transportation industry while making a difference on the road.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience driving trucks and handling goods.
• Must have Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and Class 1 or A driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials safely.
• Perform inspections and maintain vehicle condition.
• Address customer complaints and ensure professional service.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Navigation

Job description

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Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting:

• Various locations

Responsibilities:

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• 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
• 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

Credentials:

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

Experience and specialization:

• Documentation knowledge: Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment:

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

Communication systems experience:

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience:

• Long-haul
• Short-haul

Additional information:

• Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling:

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Truck Transportation