Truck driver, Langley

Overview

Languages: English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Work location On-site only: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Professionalism in customer service

Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

Drive lighter, special purpose trucks

Load and unload goods

Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

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

Pay and receive payments for goods

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

Accident or incident reports

Driver logbook

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Maintenance and repair reports

Trip reports

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports

Driver logbook

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Maintenance and repair reports

Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

Local

Provincial/territorial

Short-haul

Additional information Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Repetitive tasks

Sitting

Weight handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

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