Long haul truck driver

BLAIRCO TRANSPORTATION INC is located at 3365 264 STREET, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2X3. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Long haul truck driver. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: BLAIRCO TRANSPORTATION INC
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $27.50 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 3365 264 STREET, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2X3

Job Description

The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
The candidate will be responsible for coaching colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
The candidate must load and unload goods.
The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
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 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.
There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
Candidate having experience is an asset.
The candidate must have an Air Brakes Endorsement, a Class 1/1F/A Licence (for semi-trailer trucks), and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

Trucking and equipment types include flatbed, tractor-trailer, tractor-trailer A train and tractor-trailer B train.

Communication systems experience

The candidate must be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation devices.
The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

The candidate must have travel experience in international, local, national, provincial/territorial and regional locations.
The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate should undergo a thorough basic security clearance.

Transportation/travel information

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 overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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