Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting: Various locations.
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 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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Bill of lading. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Maintenance and repair reports. Trans-border documentation. Trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Trip recorder (on-board computer).
Security and safety: Valid passport. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test.
Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel internationally.
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Large workload. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks.
Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player.
Job details
Location Abbotsford , BC V3S 9V2
Work location On site
Salary $ 38.40 HOUR hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Adaptable schedule, Overtime available
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies 20 vacancies
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
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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ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD.
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