Job description

About C. Sanghera Transport Ltd.: Based in British Columbia, C. Sanghera Transport LTD. (CST) Transport for over 15 years built it's name on the safe and professional pick up delivery of dry goods to and from within Canada, as well as across the border into the United States.

Our border certifications help ensure our trucks can cross the border safely and quickly.

For years we have been customizing our transportation services to suit the needs of our customers. We know that flexibility is important, as is the excellent service in the transport and handling of dry goods.

Job Description:

Company: C Sanghera Transport Ltd.

Job Title: Long haul truck driver (NOC: 7511)

Job Openings: 20

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening

Wage Offered: $25.25 hourly, Overtime rate $37.87 hourly after 50.00 hours per/week.

Benefits: 4% vacation pay

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Education: Completion of Secondary School required.

Language Requirement: Functional English including the capability to understand road signs.

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Driver's Licence (Class 1), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.

Experience: Heavy-duty driving experience is an asset, but not required.

Type of Trucking and Equipment: Straight truck (4,600kg or 10,000lbs with 3 axles), Tractor-trailer, Refrigerated, Highway.

Type of Travel: This position is for Long-haul heavy truck driving, routes vary considerably; routes include travel through British Columbia, across Canada, and also in Western and Eastern United States.

Specific Skills: The ability to operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Loading and unloading of goods, tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Plan travel schedules and routes, Use atlases and other trip planning aids, Receive and relay information to the central dispatcher, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Pay and receive payments for goods, Oversee condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment.

Documentation Skills: Applicants must be capable and or willing to learn how to use the following; bill of lading, driver logbook, inspection report, trans-border documentation, maintenance and repair reports.

Communication Equipment: Applicants must be willing to learn how to use the following equipment; CB radio, Cellular phone, GPS equipment.

Security and Safety: basic security clearances will be done, including: criminal record check, driving record check (abstract), medical exam, and/or drug test

Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Job Location: 18013 96 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V4N 4A8, Canada

Other: Willing to travel all across Canada and the United States. Willing to travel by day/evening/night including travel on overnight routes, willing to travel for extended periods of time. The candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must be willing to drive long-haul trucks as a two-person team.

  • On-The-Job training for any applicants in Canada who hold a valid Class 1 Driver's License and who are successfully hired.
  • Part-time or Flexible hours will be provided to any new driver if qualified.
  • $2500 for any successfully hired driver in Canada who wants to relocate to British Columbia from another province; and
  • Permanent Full Time Job Offers will be made to qualified drivers.
  • How to Apply: Mail: 14879 – 67 A Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada V3S 0P3

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