Long Haul Truck Driver

Job Overview

Job Description

Title:
Long Haul Truck Driver

Job Types
Regular job

Terms of Employment:
Full Time, Permanent

Salary:
$37.00 Hourly, for 40 to 60 Hours per week

Anticipated Start Date (at the latest in 3 months):
As soon as possible

Location:
50881 Ford Creek P1
Chilliwack, BC
V4Z 1K5

(2 vacancies)

Overview

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
will train

Responsibilities

Tasks
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
Pay and receive payments for goods
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
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licenses, 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
Trip reports

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Relocation & Retention bonus will be provided

Employer:
Yellow Cap Freightways Ltd

How to apply

By mail
50881 Ford Creek P1
Chilliwack, BC
V4Z 1K5

In person
50881 Ford Creek P1
Chilliwack, BC
V4Z 1K5
Between 11:00 AM and 03:00 AM