truck driver, long haul

RANGE FREIGHTWAYS LTD.; Delta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Canada is hiring for a truck driver role requiring a Class 1 or A driver's license and Air Brake (Z) endorsement. Responsibilities include transporting goods, vehicle inspections, and ensuring cargo safety. Will train the right candidate, with a permanent position and 50 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required (Class 1 or A).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive and transport goods across regions.
• Perform vehicle maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure cargo safety and security.

Skills

Driving as part of a two-person team

Loading and unloading goods

Operating trucks

Pre-trip vehicle inspection

Tools

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

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
• Large workload
• Sitting

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Experience

• Will train

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 50 hours per week