Long haul truck driver

2 weeks ago

Abbotsford BC, Fraser Valley Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada Kibbi Full-time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: Experience an asset

TASKS

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • 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

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

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

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Dangerous goods occurrence reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en‐route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trans-border documentation

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

  • Dry bulk
  • Refrigerated
  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  • Tractor-trailer

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

  • International
  • Long‐haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial

SECURITY AND SAFETY

  • Valid passport
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

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

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Handling heavy loads
  • Sitting

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

WORKPLACE INFORMATION

  • On the road job

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people