LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVER

Sage Logistics
Job location: Abbotsford - BC, British Columbia
Job ID: #JP247-61277
Employer: Sage Logistics
Job Category: Driving
Vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Posting date: January 21, 2020
Expiry date: November 20, 2020

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES:

 

  • Transport goods and materials from manufacturing plant to warehouses, rail yards, distribution centres and other provinces
  • Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
  • 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 follow safety procedures for transporting goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Document and log work/rest periods and kilometres spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
  • Inspect for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
  • Load and unload the cargo off truck including supervision
  • Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books
  • Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
  • Keep interior of vehicle clean of debris and clutter

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Seven months to less than one year of driving experience
  • No formal education requirements
  • Ability to communicate in English
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A) is required
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is required

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight, cross-border and for extended periods

 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and Judgement
  • Must be a team player, reliable and organized
  • Must be available for all hours of operations and shifts including overtime and weekend work as required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full-time, Long-term.


HOURS OF WORK:
40 hours per week

OVERTIME: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations.

 

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • Insurance from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covered by employer.
  • Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a semi-monthly basis.

Preference given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth.

 

If interested in this position, please apply by email at sagelogistics123@gmail.com or by mail to 2233 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4A1 Canada, with resume and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.