Long Haul Truck Drivers

Atwal Brothers Trucking Inc.

206-8434, 120 Street Surrey, BC V3W 7S2

Term of Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:  $27.00-$30.00 per hour for 50 to 60 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Language: English

Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible

Minimum Education: High School

Positions Available: 06

Job Location(s)

Various location across US & Canada with base at 206-8434, 120 Street Surrey, BC V3W 7S2

Job Duties

• Operate and drive long combination vehicles, special purpose trucks and straight – body trucks to transport goods and materials over long distances
• Perform pre- trip, en-route and post trip inspection of vehicle, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights, turning signals, braes etc.
• Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements
• Obtain special permits and other documents to required to transport cargo on international routes
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Load and unload goods
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Administer bills of lading and maintain logbooks
• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices

Employment requirements

· Education: Completion of Secondary School
· Work Experience: On the job training is provided. No prior experience is necessary.
· License: Class 1 or A or equivalent license is required. Air brake endorsement (Z) is required to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes
· Language: Basic English

Employment groups

Youth, Visible Minorities, Indigenous people, Veterans of Canadian Armed force, First Nation, Aboriginals and Newcomers to Canada with the above listed skills are welcome to apply.

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel internationally, Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight, Valid driver’s licence, Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Large workload, Handling heavy loads, Repetitive tasks, Sitting, Overtime required, Physically demanding

Personal Suitability

Team player, Effective interpersonal skills, Reliability, Judgement, Organized, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility
Documentation Knowledge

Trans-border documentation, Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Trip reports, Maintenance and repair reports, Accident or incident reports, Dangerous goods occurrence reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Benefits

As per Canada labour code for highway truck drivers 4% vacation pay of the gross salary will be paid monthly basis. Overtime rate of 1.5 times the regular pay is applicable after 60 hours per week.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the position, kindly apply by email or mail.
Email: atwalbrotherstrucking@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 206-8434, 120 Street Surrey, BC V3W 7S2