long haul truck driver

Garudatransport; Delta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking truck drivers to operate straight and articulated trucks for transporting goods. The role offers full-time employment with responsibilities including vehicle inspection, cargo handling, and travel, providing an essential service in logistics. Candidates must possess a Class 1 driver's license, Air Brake endorsement, and exhibit strong teamwork and reliability for this position.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license Class 1 or A required.
• Air Brake (Z) endorsement required.
• Willing to travel internationally and overnight.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform emergency repairs.
• Record cargo information and oversee vehicle safety.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Judgement

Flexibility

Organization

Job description

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Overview

Languages

Education

Experience

Will train

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
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Logging, off-highway
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• International

Additional information

Security and safety

• 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

• Handling heavy loads

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

Truck Transportation

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