Terms of employment: Full-time/Permanent- 40 Hours/ week
Location of work: Abbotsford, BC and across Canada.
Type of Travel: Long-haul, Regional, Provincial/Territorial.
Languages: English
On-the-road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Job Duties:
Mountain driving expertise
Arrange travel, and related itineraries and make reservations
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Load and unload goods
Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailer, long-combination vehicle straight or articulated trucks to deliver long haul loads.
Plan trip logistics and obtain required documents to transport goods.
Loading and unloading of goods. Obtain special permits and others documents required to transport cargo.
Plan trip logistics and prepare documentation for transportation of goods and record trip details: cargo info, distance travelled, gas consumption.
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of the vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tyres, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage.
Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety regulations and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using communication devices and on-board computers.
Job Requirements:
Credentials:
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization:
1. Dangerous goods occurrence reports
2. Driver logbook
3. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
4. Maintenance and repair reports
5. Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment: Flatbed
Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul
Additional information:
Security and safety
1. Driver's validity licence check
2. Drug test
3. Medical exam
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
1. Attention to detail
2. Handling heavy loads
3. Large workload
4. Physically demanding
5. Repetitive tasks
6. Sitting
Personal suitability:
1. Flexibility
2. Judgement
3. Organized
4. Hardworking
Benefits:
Free parking available
Transportation provided by the employer
Other benefits
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