Posted Apr 11, 2025truck driver
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Business: Bradner R Farms Ltd.
Email: kjeldhansen98@gmail.com
Address: Ashcroft, BC
Website: jobbank.gc.ca
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Agriculture DriverDescription
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Work setting
- Remote location
- Staff accommodation provided
- Willing to relocate
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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
- 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 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
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Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
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Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
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Type of trucking and equipment
- Dry bulk
- Flatbed
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
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Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Regional
- Short-haul
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Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Driver's validity licence check
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Transportation/travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
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Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
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Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves
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Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
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Experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years
$31 an hour
How to apply
By email
By fax
604-846-6636
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
- Proof of the requested certifications
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?