Gillson Trucking Ltd. situated in Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H4 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, and night shifts, as well as on weekends, and must be available for overtime when required.
Employer Name: Gillson Trucking Ltd.
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $37.00 hourly / 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H4
Also hiring: General farm worker – harvesting
Job Description
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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 tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must hold an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and a valid Class 1 or A driver’s licence.
- The candidate must be able to handle weights of more than 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 operating dry bulk, refrigerated, and tractor-trailer trucking equipment.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must undergo security and safety checks, including a basic security clearance, a criminal record check, a driving record check (abstract), a drug test, and a medical exam.
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 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 must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
Benefits
- The candidate should 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
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
By email
By mail
30468, Great Northern Ave suite 109
Abbotsford, BC
V2T 6H4
By fax
604-853-2228