Automobile Transport Long Haul Truck Driver (NOC 73300)
Title: Automobile TransportLong Haul Truck Driver (NOC 73300)
Employer: Incline Transport Ltd.
Business Profile: Vehicle transport company serving local and long distance
Business Address: 5480 Alpine Crescent, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 3W2, Canada
Website: https://inclinetransport.com/
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: $34.62 to 36.62 hourly, depending on experience, minimum 40 hours per week with potential for 60 hours
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions available: 1
Education: Not required
Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.): Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience: Experience as a long haul truck driver is considered an asset
Languages: English is mandatory, Bosnian is an asset
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Patience
Transportation/Travel Information: Must be able to travel cross-border to the U.S.A., willing to travel for extended periods
Work Location Information: Various locations (within Canada and the U.S.A.)
We provide:
- M.E.L.T. : Mandatory Entry Level Training for Class 1 or A and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement are paid for by the employer
- Additional on-the-job training
Incline Transport Ltd. believes in equality and diversity within its community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent residents will be given priority.
Please email your resume to: office@inclinetransport.com