Rocket Trucking Inc. Looking for at Abbotsford, British Columbia Full Time

– Work Term: Permanent

– Work Language: English

– Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week

– Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

– Experience: Will train

Work setting- Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
– Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
– 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 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 Brakes Endorsement
– Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
– Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge- Driver logbook
– Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
– Maintenance and repair reports
– Trans-border documentation
– Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment- Refrigerated
– Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience- Citizens band (CB) radio
– Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience- International
– Long-haul
– National
– Provincial/territorial
– Regional
Security and safety- Valid passport
– Criminal record check
– Driver’s validity licence check
– Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information- Drive manual transmission vehicle
– 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
– Sitting
Weight handling- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Own tools/equipment- Cellular phone
Personal suitability- Flexibility
– Organized
– Reliability
– Team player

Salary: $27.50 hourly