Title:

Long haul truck driver ( Across Canada and United States ) (NOC: 7411)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent, Full Time, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening

Salary:

$23.00 Hourly, for 50.00 Hours per week, Other Benefits

Anticipated Start Date (at the latest in 3 months):

As soon as possible

Location:

Delta, British Columbia (20 vacancies)

Skill Requirements: Education:

Not applicable, Not required

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.):

Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years

Languages:

Speak English

Type of Trucking and Equipment:

Tractor-trailer, Extended length tractor-trailer combination, Flatbed, Refrigerated, Logging, highway, Dump

Type of Travel:

Long-haul, Regional, Provincial/territorial, National, International

Documentation Knowledge:

Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trans-border documentation, Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports, Accident or incident reports

Communication Equipment Experience:

Cellular phone, Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment

Weight Handling:

More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills:

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Loading and unloading of goods, Plan travel schedules and routes, Use atlases and other trip planning aids, Receive and relay information to central dispatcher, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness

Security and Safety:

Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract), Medical exam, Drug test

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information:

Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight, Valid driver's licence

Work Location Information:

Various locations

Essential Skills:

Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Finding information, Continuous learning

Other:

We are looking for determined and reliable drivers for our company.Candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Functional English is required.

Employer:

Northwest Freightways Ltd.

How to Apply: By Mail:

#607-7231 120th Street
Delta, British Columbia
V4C 6P7

By Fax:

(604) 597-8066

 

Business Profile:

Trucking Company

Web Site:

http://www.northwestfreightways.ca