Long Haul Driver Jobs In British Columbia

S B TRUCKING LTD situated in Surrey, BC, is seeking qualified applicants for the job of Long Haul Truck Driver. Candidates must be self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills. The chosen candidate will be expected to begin working as soon as feasible. The job openings are for full-time or permanent positions with salaries up to the tune of $60 per hour.

• Employer Name: S B TRUCKING LTD.
• Position: Long haul truck driver
• No. of vacancies: 5
• Salary: $27.00 hourly for 50 hours per week
• Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
• Location: Surrey, BC

Job Description

• Receiving and passing information to central dispatch will be the responsibility of the candidate.
• The candidate will be in charge of operating and driving straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and supplies.
• The candidate must be a member of a two-person team or convoy when driving.
• The candidate will be in charge of inspecting tires, lighting, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment as well as managing the state of the vehicle.
• The candidate will be in charge of keeping track of cargo, service hours, mileage traveled, and fuel consumption.
• The candidate will be in charge of vehicle inspections before, during, and after each journey, as well as managing all components of the vehicle.
• The candidate will be expected to do emergency repairs on the side of the road.
• Brake adjustments will be required of the candidate.
• Tarping and cargo safety and security will be the responsibility of the candidate.
• It will be expected of the candidate to transport and handle hazardous products.
• On a daily basis, the candidate will evaluate cars for cleanliness, mechanical items, and safety issues, as well as execute preventative maintenance.
• Loading and unloading of products will be required of the candidate.
• Drivers of lighter, special-purpose trucks will be in charge of the candidate.
• Maps and other trip planning tools will be required of the candidate.
• The successful individual will be in charge of delivering goods to customers.
• The candidate will be in charge of paying for products and receiving payments.
• The candidate will be in responsible of booking travel, as well as related itineraries and reservations.
• While delivering goods to customers, the candidate will be expected to provide excellent customer service.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and refueling the truck’s oil as needed.
• The candidate must observe all truck driving norms and regulations, as well as corporate policies and procedures (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break hours).
• All driving laws must be obeyed and followed by the candidate.
• Before driving, the candidate must make sure the vehicle’s mechanical difficulties are resolved.
• The candidate will be expected to drive very carefully.

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Qualifications for the Position

• The candidate should be able to communicate effectively in English.
• The candidate must have a secondary (high) school diploma as a minimum qualification.
• The selected individual will receive training.
• A valid driver’s license (Class 1 or A) and an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement certificate are required.
• The ideal candidate will be a good team player with strong interpersonal and judgmental abilities.
• The ideal applicant is well-organized and adaptable.
• The candidate must be on time.
• The candidate must be trustworthy.
• The candidate must be trustworthy.
• Values and ethics should be prioritized by the candidate.
• The candidate should be able to provide great customer service.
• To accomplish all activities swiftly, successfully, and efficiently, the candidate must be in good physical and mental health.
• The candidate should be able to communicate effectively in person.
• The candidate should be well-versed in all applicable trucking laws and regulations.
• In order to deal with unexpected scenarios, the candidate must be adaptive and foresighted (traffic, weather conditions etc).
• The candidate should be well-versed in safety standards, which include not only traffic laws but also restrictions dictating how frequently they must rest, the maximum number of kilometres they can drive, and so on.
• The candidate should be easy to get along with and communicate with.
• Accident or incident reports, trip reports, trans-border documentation, maintenance and repair reports, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), driver logbook, and bill of lading are all documents that the candidate should be familiar with.
• The candidate should be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational devices.
• The candidate should be familiar with trip recorders (on-board computers) and Citizens Band (CB) radios.
• A clean driving record is required, with no at-fault accidents or traffic tickets.
• The individual must be able to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced atmosphere.
• The applicant must be able to work under duress.
• The candidate must have a keen sense of detail.
• On a regular basis, the candidate should be expected to complete repetitious duties.
• The individual should be expected to carry big loads on a regular basis.
• The individual must be willing to work in a sitting position for long periods of time.
• As part of their everyday employment, the candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding duties.
• Information on transportation and travel
• The candidate must be willing to go across state lines.
• A valid driver’s license is required of the candidate.
• The candidate must be willing to travel for long periods of time.
• The candidate should be open to foreign travel.
• A baseline degree of security clearance is required of the candidate.
• Information on the Workplace
• The shortlisted candidates’ relocation costs would be covered by the employer.
• Experience with transportation and travel
• The ideal candidate will have prior expertise managing long-haul journeys.
• The candidate should have a thorough understanding of the national, international, local, provincial, and territorial regions.

How To Make An Application

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via e-mail: sbtrucking@hotmail.com