Job description

Location: Surrey, BC

Salary: $27.00 to $30.00 CAD/hour

Job Requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

Work Setting

Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; 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 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; 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 Brakes Endorsement; Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and Specialization

Documentation Knowledge

Driver log book; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Dump truck; Tractor-trailer

Communication Systems Experience

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Additional Information

Security and Safety

Basic security clearance; Driving record check (abstract)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Large workload; Physically demanding; Repetitive tasks; Sitting

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Reliability; Team player

Date Posted: July 28, 2022

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