Long haul truck driver | LMIA approved

Canada Job Bank; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Job summary

Grant Transport Inc. in Maple Ridge, BC is hiring a Long-haul truck driver for permanent, full-time work. The position requires route planning, loading/unloading, and cross-border readiness. LMIA approval has been obtained for the role.

The driver will operate straight or articulated trucks, perform vehicle inspections, and maintain accurate records while coordinating with central dispatch to ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and good interpersonal skills.
• High school graduation required.
• 2–3 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel usage and meet schedules.
• Load and unload goods as required.
• Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Record cargo info, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Communicate with central dispatch and relay information.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Route planning

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Grant Transport Inc., based in Maple Ridge, BC, is inviting applications from suitable candidates who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills for the long-haul truck driver position. The candidate who gets selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to Permanent employment or Full-time jobs. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning, and Morning. The position of long-haul truck driver has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Grant Transport Inc.
Position: Long-haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $35.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Maple Ridge, BC

• To minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions, the candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices.
• The candidate must load and unload goods.
• The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
• The candidate must oversee the vehicle’s condition and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and overseeing all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
• The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have a Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi-trailer trucks) and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).

Work setting

• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate’s driving record should be thoroughly checked (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Health care plan that covers their medical and surgical expenses.