Location: Surrey, BC

Salary: $26.00 CAD hourly for 50 hours per week

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Job Requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

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

Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience

Experience an asset

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; 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; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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; Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Additional Skills

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; Cellular phone

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

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime required

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer

Transportation/Travel Experience

National; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Reliability; Organized

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

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Date Posted: June 15, 2022