Location: Surrey, BC
Salary: $24.00 to $29.00 CAD hourly for 35 to 45 hours per week
Job Requirements
Languages
English
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Additional Skills
Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise
Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passport
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Overtime required
Work Location Information
Various locations
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed
Transportation/Travel Experience
National; Long-haul
Personal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
Date Posted: June 20, 2022