Long haul truck driver
M&H Transport Ltd. situated in Abbotsford, BC is seeking applications for the job position of Long haul truck driver who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job.
Employer Name: M&H Transport Ltd.
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $28.90 hourly / 40 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 will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
- 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 must handle and transport dangerous goods.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- 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 bill of lading, driver logbooks, and trip reports.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
- The candidate must have travel experience in the provincial/territorial area.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), drug test and medical examination.
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 internationally.
- 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 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.
Benefits
- The candidate should receive Travel insurance coverage and benefits in situations such as; flight delays, loss of passport, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other mishaps.
How to Apply
Kindly use the given options to submit your application, if you are interested.
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