Long haul truck driver

Canada Job Bank; Surrey; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow Transport Ltd in Surrey, BC is seeking a Long haul truck driver for permanent, full-time work. The candidate should be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and willing to start at the earliest. The role may involve Day, Evening, Night, Weekend and On Call shifts.

The job requires driving in a two-person team, loading/unloading, and handling permits for international cargo. A Class 1/A license and valid passport are necessary.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is required for communication.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Experience is an asset; Class 1/A license is required.
• Ability to work in a two-person team and coordinate loading/unloading.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods and secure cargo.
• Obtain permits and documents for international cargo transport.
• Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle condition including brakes, tires, and lights.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel usage.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organized & flexible

Good judgement

Reliable

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver logs

Inspection reports

Trip reports

Job description

Blue Arrow Transport Ltd is located at Surrey, BC. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Long haul truck driver. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Permanent employment or Full time job. The assigned Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On Call and Morning may include shift timings.

Employer Name: Blue Arrow Transport Ltd
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $28.85 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Surrey, BC

• 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 the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
• 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 recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must have a Driver’s license (Class 1 or A).
• 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 driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and trip reports.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must have a valid passport.
• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), and drug test.

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