Specialism: TRANSPORTATION

Job title: Long Haul Truck Driver

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Wage: $28.85 – $29.00/Hour for 50-60 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

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

Position Available: 06

Job Brief:

Waves Trucking Ltd is looking to hire Long Haul Truck Drivers responsible for safely and timely delivering raw materials and finished goods throughout the country.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• 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

How to apply: If eligible, please email your resume to wavestrucking@live.com

Autobody Repairer: $25.50 / hour

Responsibilities include:

• Professionalism in customer service
• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Clean and maintain work space
• Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Repair or replace interior components
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Mix paint, blend and match colors
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment