About this role
We are seeking dedicated truck drivers for long-haul loads all over America/ Canada. You must be able to cross the border and have no criminal record at all. Clean driving abstract is a must.
Our Company is busy throughout the year and there's no work shortage at all.
*Job Type: *Full-time. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
*Job Location:*
* Surrey, BC
*Required education:*
* High school or equivalent
*Required experience:*
* Driving: 1 year / Will train
*Required license or certification:*
* Class 1 Drivers License
*On the road*
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
*Work setting*
* Remote location * Various locations * Relocation costs not covered by employer
*Responsibilities*
*Tasks*
* Address customers' complaints or concerns * Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy * Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques * 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle * Perform brake adjustments * Perform preventive maintenance * Receive and relay information to central dispatch * Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
*Experience and specialization*
*Documentation knowledge*
* Accident or incident reports * Bill of lading * Dangerous goods occurrence reports * Driver logbook * Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) * Maintenance and repair reports * Trans-border documentation * Trip reports
*Type of trucking and equipment*
* Extended length tractor-trailer combination * Flatbed * Tractor-trailer B train
*Communication systems experience*
* Citizens band (CB) radio * Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment * Trip recorder (on-board computer)
*Transportation/travel experience*
* International * Long-haul * National * Provincial/territorial * Regional
*Additional information*
*Security and safety*
* Valid passport * Basic security clearance * Bondable * Criminal record check * Driver's validity licence check * Driving record check (abstract) * Drug test * Medical exam
*Transportation/travel information*
* Drive manual transmission vehicle * 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 * Large workload * Physically demanding * Repetitive tasks * Sitting
*Weight handling*
* Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
*Own tools/equipment*
* Cellular phone * Hard hat * Steel-toed safety boots * Tools
*Personal suitability*
* Efficient interpersonal skills * Excellent oral communication * Excellent written communication * Flexibility * Judgement * Organized * Reliability * Team player
*Benefits*
*Health benefits*
* Dental plan * Disability benefits * Health care plan
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37.00 per hour