Long Haul Truck Driver

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 770415843
  • Open Date: November 4, 2024
  • Close Date: January 7, 2025
  • Organization: M&H Transport Ltd.
  • Sector: Transportation & Logistics
  • Business Location:Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
  • Total Views: 221
  • Duration: 18 calendar days (15 business days)
  • Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
  • Job URL: https://newpeople.ca/jobs/british-columbia/abbotsford/770415843/long-haul-truck-driver/
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Job Details

  • Experience: 1 month - 7 months
  • Job Vacancies: 6
  • Compensation: $28.90 per hour / 40 hours per week
  • Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Apply by: email to [email protected]
  • Education: High school graduation certificate

Job Description

Tasks

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • 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
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Trip reports

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul
  • Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver’s validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel internationally
  • Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Travel insurance