long haul truck driver

www.canadainternational.gc.ca - Jobboard; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation is seeking dedicated drivers to join their team. This role involves operating various types of trucks, ensuring safe transport of goods across regions, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and Air Brake endorsement, along with a willingness to travel internationally. Join a dynamic team where your skills in logistics and customer interaction will shine, and make a meaningful impact in the transportation sector. If you're ready for a physically demanding yet rewarding position, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Experience in transportation and handling heavy loads is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Address customer complaints and coach colleagues on work methods.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance checks.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organization

Reliability

Team Player

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Citizens Band (CB) Radio

Trip Recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Employer details Ancor Transport Ltd

Job details

• Location: Surrey, BC
• Salary: $28.85 hourly / 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning, Morning
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3265030

Overview

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Provide 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
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• National
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

Only apply for this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-04-07

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Ancor Transport Ltd

• Transportation and warehousing
• 1 job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)