Long haul truck driver
Unity Transport Ltd, based in Abbotsford, BC, is inviting applications from suitable candidates who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills for the long-haul truck driver position. The selected candidate will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full-time jobs. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On Call, Early Morning,ย and Morning. The position of long-haul truck driver has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Employer Name: Unity Transport Ltd
Position:ย Long-haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $28.00 to $35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Also hiring: Kitchen helper
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 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 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 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 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.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the 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 Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Experience and specialization
Type of trucking and equipment
- Trucking and equipment types include refrigerators, straight trucks (4,600 kg+ or 10,000 lbs+ with 3+ axles), and tractor-trailers.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will operate 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 long-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough 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.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- 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
If interested, kindly use the options given to submit your application.
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