Long haul truck driver

PLATINUMX LOGISTICS LTD. situated in Surrey, BC is currently looking for applications for the role of Long haul truck driver who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: PLATINUMX LOGISTICS LTD.
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 8
Salary: $27.50 hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Surrey, BC

Job Description

• The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
• The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
• The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• The candidate must drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
• 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 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.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must have an AZ class license, Air Brake Endorsement, Class 1/1F/A Licence (for semi-trailer trucks), and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Work setting

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

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

• The trucking and equipment type is tractor-trailer.

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

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