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long haul truck driver

Posted on April 02, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Simon Transportation Ltd

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Job details

  • LocationAbbotsford, BC
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary35.00 hourly / 50 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 6 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3272803

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • 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
  • 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
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trans-border documentation

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

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

2025-05-02

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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Job market information

long haul truck driver NOC 73300 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Median wage Help -
28.00 $/hour

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