Long haul truck driver
Virtuous Truck Lines Ltd Surrey, British Columbia
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Will train
Tasks- 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
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge- Driver logbook
Type of trucking and equipment- Flatbed
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience- International
- Local
- National
- Provincial/territorial
Security and safety- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
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
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
- Sitting
Personal suitability- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
Workplace information- On the road job
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week
Salary: $29.00 hourly
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