Long haul truck driver

S & A Sandhu Enterprises Ltd is located at Abbotsford, 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, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: S & A Sandhu Enterprises Ltd
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $27.50 hourly / 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Abbotsford, BC

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Hiring: Long haul truck driver

Job Description

  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • 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 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.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • 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 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 bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Trucking and equipment types include refrigerated and tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
  • The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.

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 for extended periods of time.

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 for long hours in sitting positions.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

sandasandhu@gmail.com

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