Job description

Title: Long Haul Truck Drivers (NOC 73300)

 Employer: MVP Transport Ltd.

Address:  16160 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6V 1L6

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary:  $34.62 to $36.62 hourly, depending on experience, minimum 40 hours per week with potential for 60 hours weekly

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Richmond, British Columbia

Positions available:  10

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, Serbian is an asset

Main duties:

• Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances
• Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books
• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

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 Location Information: Various locations (Canada and the USA)

Personal suitability: Client focus, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Reliability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Organized, Team player.

MVP 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: info@mvptransport.ca

Business Profile: Transport - Serving local and long distance