App Freight Forward Ltd

Long Haul Truck Driver

Long Haul

Job description

Location: Surrey, BC

Salary: $27.00 CAD hourly for 50 to 60 hours per week

Job Requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

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

Experience

No experience

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; 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); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Security and Safety

Drug test; Valid passport

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting

Type of Trucking and Equipment

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional; National; International; Long-haul

Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Organized

Date Posted: June 27, 2022

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