Garry's Moving & Construction Ltd.

Kelowna, BC

Garry's Moving & Construction Ltd.

Kelowna, BC

long haul truck driver

Kelowna, BC (view on map)

Posted 7 days ago

Job Description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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

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
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week