Driver, truck Full-time Job
Mar 14th, 2025 at 13:44 Transportation & Logistics Vernon 32 views Reference: 12375Job Details
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 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
- Overtime required
- 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
How to apply
By email
dct.interior.jobs@chambersgroup.co
Include this reference number in your application
J-254158
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Job reference number
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Company Description
The Chambers Transportation Group operates five integrated bulk transportation companies in Canada and the United States. The group is heavily vested in the Forestry, Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, and Chemical industries. Headquartered in Vernon, BC, the organization remains privately held by the Chambers Family and is ranked among the largest BC based trucking firms in Canada.
