Long haul truck driver

C Sanghera Transport Ltd is based in Surrey, BC V4N 4A8. The company is currently seeking applications for the position of Long-Haul Truck Driver. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and assume their responsibilities as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The timings of shifts may be Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: C Sanghera Transport Ltd
Position: Long-haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $23.60 hourly / 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Surrey, BC V4N 4A8

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Job Description

  • The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
  • The candidate will be responsible for coaching colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
  • The candidate must have experience and skill in mountain driving.
  • The candidate must maintain a professional demeanour in customer service.
  • The candidate must arrange travel and related itineraries, as well as 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 to transport goods and materials safely and efficiently.
  • The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
  • The candidate must pay for and receive payments for goods.
  • 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 aspects of the vehicle.
  • 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 the safety and security of cargo.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • A candidate with experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have 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 100 lbs (45 kg).
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

  • The candidate should be able to 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, 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

  • The candidate must have experience operating refrigerated trucks, straight trucks (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles), and tractor-trailers.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with the Citizens Band (CB) radio and the Trip recorder (onboard computer).
  • The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have a valid passport.
  • The candidate must be bondable.
  • The candidate should undergo a thorough basic security clearance, a criminal background check, a driver’s license validity check, a driving record check (abstract), and a drug test.

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 across borders.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
  • 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 should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • 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 frequently.
  • The candidate should be willing to work long hours in a sitting position.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have a cell phone and steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

csanghera.careers@gmail.com

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