Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

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 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

- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

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

- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test

Transportation/travel information

- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

📌 long haul truck driver (Abbotsford)
🏢 SGI LOGISTICS
📍 Abbotsford