Haul Truck Driver
1 week ago
Vancouver BC, Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada
Transource Freightways Inc.
Full-time
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OVERVIEW LANGUAGES
English
EDUCATION
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE
Experience an asset
ON THE ROAD
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
WORK SETTING
~ Various locations
RESPONSIBILITIES
TASKS
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Professionalism in customer service
Load and unload goods
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
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
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Tractor-trailer
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
International
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SECURITY AND SAFETY
Valid passport
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
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 overnight
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Sitting
WEIGHT HANDLING
~ Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
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