Specialism: TRANSPORTATION

Job title: Long Haul Truck Driver (73300)

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Salary: $27.00 – $28.00/Hourly for 50-60 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

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

Position Available: 06

Job Description:

Jagged Edge Enterprises Ltd is looking for Long Haul Truck Drivers to drive across US & Canada responsible for delivering raw materials and finished goods throughout the country in a safe and timely manner.

Job Duties:

• Operate and drive company truck to locations across Canada and the US, transporting goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip inspections of the truck, vehicle systems and equipment, brakes, tires, and lights
• Use GPS or maps to chart out the best route which is time and fuel efficient
• Oversee the condition of vehicle equipment, loading and unloading of goods and ensuring the safe delivery of cargo
• Ensure that all documentation and permits are in order when driving US routes
• Ensure the accurate recording of cargo information, distance logs, fuel consumption and expenses into logbooks
• Ensure that any damaged products are reported and documented properly
• Able to coordinate with Dispatchers and other logistics professionals efficiently while planning and driving their routes
• May be required to drive as a part of a two-person team
• Loading and unloading of loads
• If necessary, perform emergency roadside repairs

Job Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required

• Must have Class 1 Driver License from BC or equivalent from anywhere with air brake endorsement
• Must be able to communicate in basic English
• Any prior experience in commercial driving is an asset
• Must pass drug and alcohol test and have clean driving record
• Ability to drive for extended hours
• Willing to submit to background/Drug checks

Mission Hill Motorfreight Canada limited is a family-owned transportation Company. We are looking for great class 1 line haul Driver for Container or Flat Deck- Long Haul. We offer long-term stability, year-round steady work. Equal opportunity Employer- Veterans, Newcomers, Indigenous Community, Foreign nationals and Vulnerable Youth.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Must be licensed and able to drive a tractor/trailer in a safe and proficient manner
• Responsible for the equipment and product in your care
• Responsible for inspecting your equipment to ensure it is in proper operating condition, fueled and ready for dispatch
• Completion of required paperwork / Perform daily inspections of the equipment
• Work in a safe manner and complying with the Health and Safety rules as set by the Company / Reporting any injuries or incidents in a timely manner
• Ensures compliance with DOT rules and regulations and company policies and procedures

We offer:

• Long-term stability, year-round and steady work
• Positive team environment
• Top wages and an invaluable support system to help you be successful
• Diversity in driving options

Who We Are Looking For?

• Motivated and dependable person
• Strong work ethic and a sense of personal accountability and ownership
• Very organized with high attention to detail and ability to complete required paperwork consistently/accurately.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and problem solve
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills

Pay Rate- $28.50 hourly with statutory holiday

Benefits- Health and others

Education Requirement- Minimum Secondary School

Position – 3

Experience Required- 1-2 years