Job description

COMPANY OPERATING NAME: Sage Logistics Ltd.

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 33654 Cherry Ave, Mission, BC V2V2V6 Canada

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking to employ three truck drivers for our growing transportation company. Our ideal candidate is efficient, responsible and safe. Our truck drivers should be able to coordinate with a team, while working and problem-solving independently on the road. We require candidates with a clean driving record and proper air brake endorsements to operate our commercial vehicles. Drivers must accurately maintain driving logs and be able to administer bills of lading.

JOB TITLE: Long Haul Truck Driver

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 3

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES:

• Transport goods and materials from manufacturing plant to warehouses, rail yards, distribution centres and other provinces
• 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 turn signals, brakes and
• cold storage
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting 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
• Document and log work/rest periods and kilometres spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Inspect for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Load and unload the cargo off the truck including supervision
• Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain logbooks
• Communicate with the dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Keep interior of vehicle clean of debris and clutter

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• No formal education requirements
• No experience required, on-the-job training will be provided
• Ability to communicate in English
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) is required
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is required

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight, cross-border and for extended periods

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and Judgement
• Must be a team player, reliable and organized
• Must be available for all hours of operations and shifts including overtime and weekend work as required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full-time, Long-term.

WAGES:  $27.75 per hour

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

OVERTIME: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Insurance from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covered by the employer.
• Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a semi-monthly basis.

Preference is given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth.

If interested in this position, please apply by email at sagelogistics123@gmail.com or by mail to 33654 Cherry Ave, Mission, BC V2V2V6 Canada, with a resume and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.