Truck Driver, Long Haul

  • Job posted by : Vanford Logistics Inc.

Job Description

  • Abbotsford: BCV2T 5W3
  • Salary: 29.50 hourly / 40 hours per Week
  • Terms of employment: Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Early Morning, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Night, Overtime, Shift, Weekend
  • Start date: Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Other benefits
  • vacancies: 4 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

 

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Mountain driving expertise
  • Load and unload goods
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety vest

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
  • Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
 

How to apply

By email

vanfordlogistics@outlook.com

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?


         


Job # : 270579
 April 13, 2024 - September 13, 2024
Job category : Driving
Vacancy : 4
Salary : 29.50
Website :
Location : Abbotsford - BC, British Columbia, CANADA