Long haul truck driver
Fleetway Logistics Ltd is located at Surrey, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Long haul truck driver. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The timings of shifts may be Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Fleetway Logistics Ltd
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 8
Salary: $28.85 hourly / 70 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Surrey, BC
Job Description
- The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license, Air Brakes Endorsement, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Driver’s License (Class 1 or A), and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate.
- The candidate must be able to lift weights of up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) and 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work setting
- The candidate should be willing to relocate whether the candidate would be ready to move into a new city/different city for a job.
- The candidate’s relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, 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 dry bulk, refrigerated, straight trucks (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles), and tractor-trailers.
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 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 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 should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have a cell phone, a hard hat, and steel-toed safety boots.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.
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