Lodestar Transport Inc.

Long Haul Truck Driver

Long Haul

Job description

Location: Surrey, BC

Salary: $27.50 CAD hourly for 40 to 50 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 Brakes Endorsement

Experience

Experience an asset

Specific Skills

Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; 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; 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

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Overtime required

Work Location Information

Various locations

Financial benefits

Bonus

Date Posted: June 16, 2022

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