Long haul truck driver

DPG Transport Ltd. is located in Surrey, BC. The company is actively seeking applicants for the long-haul truck driver position. The applicant should be self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start work as soon as possible. It will be Permanent employment or a full-time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning,ย and Morning. LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has approved the long-haul truck driver position.

Employer Name: DPG Transport Ltd.
Position: Long-haulย truck driver
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $34.70 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Surrey, BC

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Job Description

  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate must oversee the vehicle’s condition and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • The candidate must pay for and receive payments for goods.
  • 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 and 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 record cargo information, service hours, 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 the 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 AZ class license, Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.
  • The candidate must have patience.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about driver logbooks and inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip).

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Trucking and equipment types include refrigerators and tractor-trailers.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at the international and provincial/territorial levels.
  • The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • The candidate’s travel expenses will be covered by the employer.
  • 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 overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in a sitting position.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Letter of recommendation
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