long haul truck driver

Garudatransport; Delta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trucking company is seeking entry-level Truck Drivers to join its team in Delta, British Columbia. The ideal candidate will have a valid Driver's License, Air Brake Endorsement, and a commitment to safety and efficiency in transporting goods. Responsibilities include operating trucks, ensuring vehicle conditions, and maintaining accurate logs of driving and cargo information. Benefits include covered travel expenses and extensive training offered.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Valid passport and basic security clearance required.
• Experience with driver's logbook and inspection reports preferable.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and Driver's License (Class 1 or A) needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Inspect vehicle and perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip checks.
• Document cargo information, hours of service, and fuel consumption.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Job description

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
  
  

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Logging, off-highway
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting
  
  

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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