long haul truck driver

Garry's Moving & Construction Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local moving company in Kelowna seeks a driver to operate trucks for transportation of goods. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, vehicle inspection, and communication via GPS. An Air Brake endorsement and Class 1 driver's license are mandatory. A secondary school education is required, and prior experience is beneficial. This position offers full-time hours with permanent status.

Qualifications

• Education in secondary school is required.
• Experience is considered an asset.
• Permitted to drive long-haul routes.

Responsibilities

• Arrange travel and related itineraries.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Inspect and oversee vehicle conditions.

Skills

Ability to drive straight or articulated trucks

Experience loading and unloading goods

Communication skills using CB radio or GPS

Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Work setting

Various locations

Responsibilities

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation

Type of trucking and equipment

• Logging, 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

• Long-haul

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam