line-haul truck driver – Squamish
Job Description
Posted on December 02, 2024 by Employer details Sea to Sky Courier and Freight Ltd.
Job details
- Location Squamish, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary 29.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Day, Evening, Night, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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
- 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 brake adjustments
- 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, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Reliability
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.