Long haul truck driver

Job Description

Location: Calgary, AB T3J 5H3

Salary: 36.65 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available

Starts: as soon as possible

vacancies: 3

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting: Various locations

Responsibilities:

Address customers’ complaints or concerns
Mountain driving expertise
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
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Perform preventive maintenance
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 Brakes Endorsement
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization:

Documentation knowledge:

Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment:

Refrigerated
Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience:

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience:

International
Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional

Security and safety:

Basic security clearance
Driver’s validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver’s licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment:

Cellular phone

Personal suitability:

Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking

How to apply

By email: carryfreightyyc@gmail.com

By mail: 3770 WESTWINDS DR NE suite 320
CALGARY, AB
T3J 5H3