Container Truck Driver

Job Number
Category Class 1
Position Container Truck Driver
Company Canaan Shipping Co. Ltd.
Job Description

Canaan Shipping Company is a Canadian-Owned International Freight Forwarding organization and a Container Freight Station. We are currently seeking highly motivated Truck Drivers to work in our growing company. This position is open and immediately available. Job Description • Operate and dive straight or articulate trucks to transport containers from Richmond to all major container terminals, • Loading and unloading of goods, tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, • Receive and relay information to central dispatcher, • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, • Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness, • Majority of time is spent in the cab of the truck while driving, • Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods and driver’s hours.

Skills and Qualifications • Driver's License (Class 1 or A) and good driving record. • Candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada • At least 2 or 3 years of experience driving straight or articulate trucks is required • Abstract and history of driving record required • Container Truck experience with a valid BC Port Applicant must be able to lift 60 lbs. Candidate(s) must own vehicle public transportation is not available at Mitchell Island in Richmond.
Location 11371 Twigg Place, Richmond BC
Compensation/Pay Rate Compensation will be based on a per trip basis between terminal and warehouse
Contact Information If you are interested in this Truck Driver position, please send your resume to hr@canaangroup.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agency solicitations will be accepted.
Contact Email hr@canaangroup.ca
Website www.canaangroup.ca
Post date February 24, 2014
Application Deadline May 31, 2014