Long Haul Truck Driver

Astral Transport Ltd. Surrey, BC

  • Welcomes newcomers
  • Welcomes refugees
  • No experience needed
  • Welcomes Youth
Job type
Full-time
Work arrangement
On-site
Hours
60 hours per week
Openings
3 people
Posted
Oct 30, 2026Published for 2 days

Who this posting welcomes

  • Welcomes newcomersThe employer says this posting welcomes people new to Canada.
  • Welcomes refugeesThe employer says this posting welcomes refugees.
  • No experience neededThe employer will train you.
Languages at work
  • English
Experience
No experience (will train)
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Occupation code
NOC 73300 What is this?

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NOC 73300

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Job description

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Various locations

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
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • 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
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Dangerous goods occurrence reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reports

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

  • Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

What you'll need

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: No experience (will train)

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  • Tractor-trailer

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

  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Who can apply

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Other benefits

Work location

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About Astral Transport Ltd.

  • Surrey, BC

Posting details

Posted
Published for
2 days
Vacancies
3
NOC
73300

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