Government of Canada - Western

truck driver, long haul


Pay35.00 / hour
LocationAbbotsford/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 42942018

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      Will train

      On site

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

      Work setting

      • Various locations

      Responsibilities

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

      Experience and specialization

      Documentation knowledge

      • Accident or incident reports
      • Driver logbook
      • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
      • Trans-border documentation
      • Trip reports

      Type of trucking and equipment

      • Flatbed
      • Refrigerated
      • Tractor-trailer

      Communication systems experience

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

      Transportation/travel experience

      • Long-haul
      • National

      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 overnight

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Sitting

      Weight handling

      • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Cellular phone

      Personal suitability

      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Team player
  • About the company

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