Long Haul Truck Driver

Lodestar Transport Inc. located at 15966 100th Ave, Surrey BC, V4N 2B3 is urgently looking to hire long haul truck drivers.

NOC Group: 73300 - Transport truck drivers

NOC Job Title: Long Haul Truck Driver

Wage: $39.00- $41.00 per hour
Hours: 40-60 hours per week.

Start date: As soon as possible
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: No experience is required. On the job will be provided.

Positions available: 6

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning, Flexible hours
Workplace information: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting: Various locations across Canada and US with company’s yard based at 9815 Robson Road Surrey BC Canada V3V 2R9
Tasks
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
Load and unload goods
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 brake adjustments
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Trip reports
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Overtime required
Repetitive tasks

Benefits

We would try to be as flexible as possible when it comes to the work schedule for our truck drivers. We try our level best to offer you the maximum family time.

As per Canada labour code for highway drivers overtime rate of 1.5 times the regular pay is applicable after 60 hours of work per week. Vacation pay is 4% of the gross salary.
How to apply
By email- Employment@lodestartransport.ca

By Mail: 15966 100th Ave, Surrey BC, Canada, V4N 2B3
Employment groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers and/or refugees to Canada, Seniors, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth