Long haul truck driver
SKY BLUE TRANSPORT LTD. based in Abbotsford, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Long haul truck driver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined.
Employer Name: SKY BLUE TRANSPORT LTD.
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 8
Salary: $28.85 hourly / 50 to 60 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 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 will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have Air Brake Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s license (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- 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 be covered by the employer, allowing the employer to contribute to the employee’s relocation costs incurred in moving closer to the company’s offices or other work locations as required.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and trip reports.
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 travel experience in international and national locations.
- 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), and drug test.
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 internationally.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email
By mail
1850 PEARDONVILLE ROAD
ABBOTSFORD, BC
V4X 2M4
By fax
604-855-0086