JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 23, 2026
Long Haul Truck Driver
BALENA TRANSPORT LTD
Surrey (BC)
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- Location
- Surrey (BC)
- Salary
- $33.00 hourly
Full job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience (will train)
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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Work setting
- Various locations
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
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
- Local
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Travel insurance