Job details

- Location Abbotsford , BC V2T 1G2
- Salary 38.40 hourly / 35 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Source Job Bank #

Overview

Languages

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Coach colleagues on current methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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 brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- 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
- 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

- AZ class license
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge





- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

Additional information

Security and safety

- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- 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
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves

Personal suitability

- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada . The employer will not respond to your application.

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📌 truck driver (Abbotsford)
🏢 A.P.U Transport
📍 Abbotsford