Long haul truck driver Job

LocationAbbotsford, BC
V2T 5P4
Work locationOn site
Salary
36.65 hourly / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Other benefits
vacancies:6

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.

Responsibilities
Tasks
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization:
Documentation knowledge
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Trip reports

Communication systems experience:
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience:
Long-haul
Provincial/territorial

Additional information:
Security and safety
Valid passport
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Medical exam

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel internationally
Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical
capabilities:

Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Personal suitability:
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Team player

Benefits:
Other benefits
Travel insurance
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
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
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:

Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
How to apply
Direct Apply
By Direct Apply

By email
[email protected]