Job Description
- LocationAbbotsford, BCV2T 5L5
- Work locationOn the road
- Salary37.50 hourly / 35 to 50 hours per week
- Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime required
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies1 vacancy
- Source
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Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
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Responsibilities
Tasks
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- 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 emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- 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
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Trip reports
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driver's validity licence check
- 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 overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
