Long haul truck driver

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

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Job Description

• 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.

• 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.

Benefits

• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Health care plan that covers their medical and surgical expenses.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

By mail

P.O. Box 61607
Langley, BC
V3A 8C8