MDR Transportation Ltd., situated at 31899 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Z2, is seeking applications for the position of long-haul truck driver who is enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a permanent or full-time position. The candidate must be available to work day, evening, night, and weekend shifts, as well as overtime.
Employer Name: MDR Transportation Ltd.
Position: Long-haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $76,500 annually / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 31899 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Z2
Also hiring: Cook
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 to transport goods and materials.
- The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
- 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.
- 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 the English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The employer will provide training 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 able to handle a weight of up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work setting
- The candidate must work in various locations to support employees stationed at different worksites.
Experience and specialization
Type of trucking and equipment
- The candidate must have experience in operating refrigerated trucks, straight trucks (4,600 kg+ or 10,000 lbs+ with three or more axles), and tractor-trailers.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate must undergo a driving record check (abstract) and a drug test.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Benefits
- The employer will provide Health and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
- Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as a Health care plan that covers medical and surgical expenses.
- In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
How to Apply
Kindly use the given options to submit your application if you are interested.
By email
By mail
31899-King Road
Abbotsford, BC
V2T 5Z2
By fax
888-774-0257