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long haul truck driver

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Employer details ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD.

Job details

  • LocationAbbotsford, BC
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary28.85 to 35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 50 to 60 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 20 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3180684

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Various locations

Responsibilities

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

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

  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • National

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-01-12

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ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD.

  • Transportation and warehousing
  • 3 job postings advertised
  • Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)
  • 3 business locations
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long haul truck driver NOC 73300 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Median wage Help -
28.00 $/hour

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