Across Logistics situated in 18890 22 Ave, Surrey, BC V3Z 3S6 is currently looking for applications for the role of Long haul truck driver who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate must be available to work early morning, morning, day, evening, night, and weekend shifts, be willing to work shift schedules, and be available for overtime as required.
Employer Name: Across Logistics
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $37.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 18890 22 Ave, Surrey, BC V3Z 3S6
Also hiring: Cleaner, carpets
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 obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
- 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 tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment.
- The candidate must pay and receive payments for goods.
- 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.
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 be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- 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
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
- The candidate must have experience operating straight trucks (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) and tractor-trailers.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at the international, national, provincial/territorial, and regional 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 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 of time.
- The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
- The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must manage a large workload.
- The candidate must 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 for long hours in sitting positions.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.
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