Long Haul Truck Driver Job

Company operating name: Amber Trucking Ltd..
Business address: 13377 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2N4, Canada
Yard Address: 1203 Derwent Wy, Delta, BC V3M 5V8 Canada
Rate of pay: $38.50/hour
Overtime: 1.5 times normal rate as per provincial regulations.
Benefits Package: 4% vacation pay will be paid each payday on a bi-weekly basis
Medical: Provincial Medical Services Plan payable by employee
Job Type: Full time / Permanent
Hours: 40hrs/week
Language: English
Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible
Minimum Education: Completion of Secondary school is an asset but not mandatory.
Experience: Previous experience as a Truck Driver is an asset but not mandatory. On the job training, will be provided.
Other Requirements: Class 1 License and Air Brake Endorsement is required.
Number of positions available: 6
NOC Group: Transport truck drivers
Job Title: Long Haul Truck Driver
MELT Training: MELT training will be provided to eligible applicants at employer's expense.
Job Location: Varies from Contract to Contract.
Job 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 check on cargo at every stop during the long haul.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes and ensure that all documentation pertaining to travelling between states or countries is in sequence.
• Ensuing that the truck is in proper condition before setting off.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Use GPS and / or maps to trace out the most convenient route which is time and fuel efficient.
• Manually or electronically maintain log books, besides administering waybills.
• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers.
• Conduct any repairs that may need to be performed especially during roadside emergency.
• May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Ensure that goods are delivered to the right destination and obtain signatures from the party to whom the goods have been delivered to.

Please send your resume to [email protected]. Also, you can drop in with your resume or mail us your resume at our business address: 13377 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2N4, Canada.