Job title: Long Haul Truck Driver (73300)
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Salary: $27.00 – $28.00/Hourly for 50-60 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible
Position Available: 06
Job Description:
Jagged Edge Enterprises Ltd is looking for Long Haul Truck Drivers to drive across US & Canada responsible for delivering raw materials and finished goods throughout the country in a safe and timely manner.
Job Duties:
- Operate and drive company truck to locations across Canada and the US, transporting goods and materials
- Perform pre-trip inspections of the truck, vehicle systems and equipment, brakes, tires, and lights
- Use GPS or maps to chart out the best route which is time and fuel efficient
- Oversee the condition of vehicle equipment, loading and unloading of goods and ensuring the safe delivery of cargo
- Ensure that all documentation and permits are in order when driving US routes
- Ensure the accurate recording of cargo information, distance logs, fuel consumption and expenses into logbooks
- Ensure that any damaged products are reported and documented properly
- Able to coordinate with Dispatchers and other logistics professionals efficiently while planning and driving their routes
- May be required to drive as a part of a two-person team
- Loading and unloading of loads
- If necessary, perform emergency roadside repairs
Job Requirements:
- Completion of secondary school is required
- Must have Class 1 Driver License from BC or equivalent from anywhere with air brake endorsement
- Must be able to communicate in basic English
- Any prior experience in commercial driving is an asset
- Must pass drug and alcohol test and have clean driving record
- Ability to drive for extended hours
- Willing to submit to background/Drug checks