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long haul truck driver

Surrey, BC
CA$76,440/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

Top Benefits

Health care plan
As per collective agreement
Free parking available

About the role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Address customers' complaints or concerns. Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations. 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 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. Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Driver logbook. Type of trucking and equipment: Dry bulk. Flatbed. Refrigerated. Tractor-trailer. Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Transportation/travel experience: International. Local. Long-haul. National. Provincial/territorial. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Shift. Flexible hours. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Transportation provided by employer. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week.

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