Long haul truck driver
Rocket Logistics Incorporated is located at Abbotsford, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Long haul truck driver. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has granted approval for the Long haul truck driver position.
Employer Name: Rocket Logistics Incorporated
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $28.85 to $29.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Job Description
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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, as well as 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 English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must have an Air Brake Endorsement and a valid Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work setting
- The applicant’s relocation costs should be covered by the employer, allowing the employer to contribute to the employee’s relocation costs incurred when moving closer to the company’s offices or other work locations required by the company.
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), trans-border documentation, and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- Trucking and equipment types include refrigerated and tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate must be familiar with Citizens Band (CB) radio.
- The candidate must be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation devices.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have travel experience in international, national, and provincial/territorial locations.
- The candidate must have long-haul transportation experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough driver’s licence validity check and driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
- The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
- The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have a cell phone.
How to Apply
To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
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