JMG Carrier Ltd

Long Haul Truck Driver

Long Haul

Job description

Location: Surrey, BC

Salary: $27.00hourlyCAD /40 to 60 hours per week

Vacancies: 16

Terms of employment: Full Time

Start date: Starts as soon as possible

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

How to apply: trucksoul@support.com

Date Posted: December 27, 2023

Expiring: January 26, 2024

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