Truck driver

ELEVATION TRANSPORT LTD is located at Surrey, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Truck driver. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The timings of shifts may be Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours and Morning.

Employer Name: ELEVATION TRANSPORT LTD
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $33.65 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Surrey, BC

Also hiring: Administrative officer

Hiring: Truck driver

Job Description

  • 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 oversee the condition of the vehicle 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, as well as 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 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 English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • 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 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 type of trucking and equipment is tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate will be responsible for operating 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 transportation and travel experience at international, national, provincial/territorial, regional, and local levels.
  • The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have a cellular phone.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By mail

12318 84 AVE
SURREY, BC
V3W 0N2

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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