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long haul truck driver Verified

Posted on March 08, 2024 by Employer details MVP Transport Ltd.

Job details

  • LocationRichmond, BCOn the road job
  • Salary27.50 to 32.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Early Morning, Morning
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 10 vacancies
  • Verified
  • Source Job Bank #2828772

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road job

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Asset languages

  • Serbian

Work setting

  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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
  • Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Dump truck
  • Logging, highway
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Employment groups Help - Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

  • Indigenous people
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Mature workers
  • Veterans
  • Visible minorities
  • Youth

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-06-04

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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MVP Transport Ltd.

  • Transportation and warehousing
  • 2 job postings advertised
  • Small business (under 5 employees)
  • 2 business locations
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