Long Haul Truck Drivers (NOC 73300)

Title: Long Haul Truck Drivers (NOC 73300)

Employer: Profloral Express Ltd.

Address: 3775 Marine Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5J 5A7

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $38.40 hourly, minimum 40 hours per week with potential for 60 hours weekly

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Positions available: 4

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 an asset

Languages: English is mandatory

Work Location Information: Various locations (Canada and the USA)

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:

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

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:

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Type of Travel:

• International
• Provincial/territorial

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

Profloral Express 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.

 Other: Operate units, hauling freight throughout Canada/U.S.

Email: keith@profloral.ca

Business Profile: Transport - Serving local and long distance