Class 1 truck driver

Arctic Sunshine Movers LTD. is located in Langley, BC V3A 0P2. The company is currently looking for applications for a Class 1 truck driver. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant must join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Term, contract, or part-time, leading to full-time jobs. The candidate must be available to work on an on-call basis.

Employer Name: Arctic Sunshine Movers LTD.
Position: Class 1 truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $300.00 to $350.00 daily (To be negotiated) / 24 to 54 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Part-time leading to full-time
Location: Langley, BC V3A 0P2

Also hiring: General labourer – manufacturing

Job Description

  • To minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions, the candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices.
  • The candidate must address customers’ complaints or concerns.
  • The candidate will coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
  • The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
  • The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
  • The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and overseeing all vehicle aspects.
  • The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
  • The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
  • The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must lift more than 45 kg (100 lbs).
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.
  • The candidate must have patience.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • The trucking and equipment type is tractor-trailer.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at the local and provincial/territorial levels.
  • The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check and a driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have a cell phone and steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • Health and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Disability benefits, which are tax-free financial recognition for the impact a service-related injury or disease can have on their life.
  • In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property. The candidate will also receive a parking facility where the employer provides parking to employees at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to Apply

If interested, kindly use the options given to submit your application.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
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