Location
Surrey, BC | Canada
Job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Various locations
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform brake adjustments
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Job tags
Salary
$27.5 per hour
