Long Haul Truck Drivers

Title: Long Haul Truck Driver (NOC: 7411)

 Employer: Vuk Transport Ltd., #202-404 Ash Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M3M9

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $24.00 Hourly, 40 hours per week

Benefits: CPP, WCB, EI

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Burnaby, BC

Positions available:  2

Skill Requirements:

Education: N/A

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

Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience (winter and through mountains) required.

Languages: English, Serbian an asset.

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 

Work Location Information: Various locations: Canada and US

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/U.S.

Email: vuktransportltd@outlook.com

Business Profile: Serving local and long distance