Long haul truck driver (Salt Spring Island)

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience Work setting Remote location Various locations Willing to relocate Relocation costs covered by employer Tasks Address customers'' complaints or concerns Coach colleagues on recent methods or work techniques Mountain driving expertise 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 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Driver''s License (Class 1 or A) 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 Type of trucking and equipment Flatbed Refrigerated Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience International Long-haul Provincial/territorial Security and safety Valid passport Basic security clearance Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam Transportation/travel information Own transportation Valid driver''s licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel internationally Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Screening questions Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Overtime required Other benefits Learning/training paid by employer Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ncd7t