Long haul truck driver

4 days ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada BALENA TRANSPORT LTD Full-time

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

No experience (will train)

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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WORK SETTING

  • Various locations
  • Relocation costs covered by employer

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • 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

  • Dry bulk
  • Flatbed
  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

  • Local
  • Long-haul
  • Provincial/territorial

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

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

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player

BENEFITS

OTHER BENEFITS

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Travel insurance