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long haul driver

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Employer details RHS TRUCKING LTD.

Job details

  • LocationAbbotsford, BC
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary28.85 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 2 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3085129

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

  • Various locations
  • Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Professionalism in customer service
  • 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 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 

  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • 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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  • Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
  • Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until

2024-11-15

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RHS TRUCKING LTD.

  • Transportation and warehousing
  • 3 job postings advertised
  • Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)
  • 1 business location
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long haul driver NOC 73300 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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