long haul truck driver

GARUDA TRANSPORT LTD.; Delta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company, Garuda Transport Ltd., is seeking a skilled Truck Driver to join their team. The role involves operating various types of trucks, conducting inspections, and ensuring safety during transportation. Ideal candidates must hold a valid Class 1 or A driver's license and an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, with potential for extensive travel included in the position.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is essential.
• Experience in operating different types of trucks.

Responsibilities

• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintain safety standards.
• Manage cargo information and relay details to dispatch.

Skills

Driving

Roadside repairs

Safety compliance

Education

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Tools

GPS Navigation

Citizens Band Radio

Job description

• Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

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

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