LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVER Job

SGI LOGISTICS INC
Abbotsford BC V2T 5K8

Job details Location
Abbotsford, BC
V2T 5K8

Work location
On site

Salary
38.45 hourly / 40 hours per week

Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Starts as soon as possible

vacancies 10 vacancies

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset

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
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 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
Refrigerated
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional

Additional information
Security and safety
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
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
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
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
Support for youths
Support for Indigenous people