Title:

Truck driver, long haul ( NOC: 7411 )

Terms of Employment:

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

Salary:

$22.50 Hourly, for 40.00 Hours per week

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

As soon as possible

Location:

Abbotsford, British Columbia ( 10 vacancies )

Skill Requirements: Education:

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

Type of Travel:

Long-haul

Documentation Knowledge:

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

Communication Equipment Experience:

Cellular phone

Weight Handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Specific Skills:

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Plan travel schedules and routes, 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, Perform brake adjustments, Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness, Perform preventive maintenance

Security and Safety:

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

Transportation/Travel Information:

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

Work Location Information:

Various locations

Essential Skills:

Working with others, Significant use of memory, Continuous learning

Other:

Selected candidate will be driving tractor-trailer on Canada - US routes. Functional knowledge of English is required.Overtime will be paid after 60 hours/week.

Employer:

TRIPLE EIGHT TRANSPORT INC.

How to Apply: By Mail:

3485 THURSTON PLACE
ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia
V2T 6Z3

By Fax:

(604) 755-2256

Business Profile:

TRANSPORT COMPANY