Transport Truck Driver

Transport Truck Driver

Posted on December 10, 2024 by SANKARS LOGISTICS INC.
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Job Sector: Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 202
Duration: 1 calendar days (2 business days)
Last Updated: 2 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/british-columbia/richmond-bc/353144895/transport-truck-driver/
Full-Time
Application end: Feb 28, 2025 Shortlist
Job Description

Tasks

  • Mountain driving expertise
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Dangerous goods occurrence reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reports

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Short-haul

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)