Long Haul Truck Drivers

Title: Long Haul Truck Driver (NOC: 7511)

Employer: Aki Transport Ltd.

Address: 338 Hospital Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 3L4

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $27.00 to $32.00 hourly, depending on work experience, minimum 40 hours per week with the potential for 60 hours per week

Benefits: CPP, WCB, EI

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: New Westminster, British Columbia

Positions available:   4

Skill Requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary school is not required but preferred

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.):  Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience: Two years of work experience (winter and through mountains) an asset.

Languages: Able to communicate with customers and other staffs in English (working knowledge)

Job description:

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 single. Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness.

Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding

Type of Trucking and Equipment: Tractor-trailer, highway, Dump Type of Travel: Long-haul, Provincial/territorial, 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: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Transportation/Travel Information: Must be able to travel cross-border, willing to travel for extended periods.

Security and Safety: Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract), Medical exam, Drug test Work Conditions  

Essential Skills: Document use, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Continuous learning

Other: Operate units, hauling freight throughout Canada

Work Location Information: Various locations: Canada and US

Business Profile: Serving Local and long distance

Aki 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.

Email: akitransportltd@gmail.com