Long haul truck driver

Golden Express Trucking Surrey Incorporated is located at 14772 68 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 2B1. 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 assigned Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning may include shift timings.

Employer Name: Golden Express Trucking Surrey Incorporated
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 15
Salary: $27.50 to $30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 14772 68 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 2B1

Job Description

  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • 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 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 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 Air Brake (Z) endorsement and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must have excellent oral 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.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, 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 refrigerated, straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) and tractor-trailer.

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 travel experience in international, national, and provincial/territorial locations.
  • The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have a valid passport.

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 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.

Benefits

  • The candidate should receive Other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

By email

[email protected]

By mail

14772 68 Ave
Surrey, BC
V3S 2B1

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