Job description

• LocationAbbotsford, BCV2T 5L5
• Work locationOn the road
• Salary37.50 hourly / 35 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime required
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies1 vacancy
• Source

• Languages

  English

  Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

  Experience

  Will train

  On the road

   Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

  Work setting

  • Willing to relocate 

  • Responsibilities

    Tasks

    • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
    • 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 emergency roadside repairs
    • 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

    Credentials

    Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

    • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

    Experience and specialization

    Documentation knowledge

    • Driver logbook
    • Trip reports

    Additional information

    Security and safety

    • Driver's validity licence check
    • Driving record check (abstract)

    Transportation/travel information

    • 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
    • Sitting

    Weight handling

    • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

    Personal suitability

    • Flexibility
    • Judgement
    • Organized
    • Reliability
    • Team player
    • Hardworking