Long haul truck driver
F R C LOGISTICS LTD. Surrey, British Columbia
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 50 to 60 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience:
Education- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work setting- Relocation costs covered by employer
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
- Perform brake adjustments
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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- Flatbed
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience- International
- Long-haul
- National
- Regional
Security and safety- Valid passport
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
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
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
Experience- Will train
Workplace information- On the road job
Health benefits- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Salary: $29.00 hourly
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