Job description

Location: Surrey, BC

Salary: $24.00 to $29.00 CAD hourly for 35 to 45 hours per week

Job Requirements

Languages

English

On the road job

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

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; 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

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Communication Systems Experience

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

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passport

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Overtime required

Work Location Information

Various locations

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Flatbed

Transportation/Travel Experience

National; Long-haul

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Date Posted: June 20, 2022

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