long haul truck driver

Job Title

Long haul truck driver

Employer

North Coast Trucking Ltd.

Job Details

• Location Abbotsford , BC V2T 6J1
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 39.00 HOUR hourly / 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 10 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3634979

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

This position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Mountain driving expertise
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-08-21

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