Long haul truck driver

apartmentShawn Transport Ltd. placeSurrey calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

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

Work setting
  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • 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 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

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
  • Driver logbook
Type of trucking and equipment
  • Dry bulk
  • Flatbed
  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
  • International
  • Local
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
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