long haul truck driver
Posted on June 08, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Shawn Transport Ltd.
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Address customers' complaints or concerns. Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy. Load and unload goods. 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 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Driver logbook. Type of trucking and equipment: Dry bulk. Flatbed. Refrigerated. Tractor-trailer. Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Transportation/travel experience: International. Local. Long-haul. National. Provincial/territorial. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel 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). Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Shift. Flexible hours. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Transportation provided by employer. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week.- Location Surrey, BCV3S 0T9
- Work location On the road
- Salary$36.75HOUR hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Shift, Flexible hours, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 5 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3594012
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- 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 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dry bulk
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel 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)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
Advertised until
2026-06-22
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