Job Description

Aki Transport Ltd. - Long Haul Truck Drivers (NOC 73300)

Title: Long Haul Truck Drivers (NOC 73300)

Employer: Aki Transport Ltd.

Address: 302-228 Nelson's Cr, New Westminster, BC V3L 0H9

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $27.00 to $32.00 hourly, depending on experience, minimum 40 hours per week with potential for 60 hours weekly

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Work location: Various locations

Positions available: 1

Education: Not required

Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.): Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience: Experience as a long-haul truck driver is an asset

Languages: English

Main duties:

• Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks to transport goods and materials over long distances
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books
• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers

Credentials: Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Security and safety: Valid passport, Criminal record check, Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test

Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail, Physically demandin, Repetitive tasks, Sitting

Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Hardworking, Patience

Aki Transport Ltd. believes in equality and diversity within its community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and Permanent residents will be given priority.

Please apply by email to: akitransportltd@gmail.com