Truck Driver Job in Canada This full-time truck driver job is based in Vernon, BC. The position pays $32.00 per hour for 40 to 55 hours per week. The job requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience, a Class 1 or A driver’s licence, and Air Brakes Endorsement. Duties include driving trucks, transporting goods, loading and unloading cargo, roadside repairs, maintenance, and following safety procedures. Nine vacancies are available, with health and financial benefits.
Job Details
- Location: Vernon, BC V1B 3M1
- Work location: On site
- Salary: $32.00 hourly / 40 to 55 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
- Overtime: Required, Shift, Flexible hours, Overtime available
- Starts: As soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- Vacancies: 9 vacancies
- Source: Job Bank #3654712
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Load and unload goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and Specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer B train
Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
Additional Information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health Benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial Benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
