Long haul truck driver

HIGHWAY KING TRANSPORT LTD. is located at Abbotsford, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Long haul truck driver. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has given its approval for the Long haul truck driver position.

Employer Name: HIGHWAY KING TRANSPORT LTD.
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 25
Salary: $34.62 hourly / 40 to 60 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 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 Air Brake Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication 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 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, 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 straight trucks (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) and tractor-trailers.

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information

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 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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • 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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By email

careers@highwayking.ca

By mail

2160 PEARDONVILLE RD
ABBOTSFORD, BC
V2T 6J8

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