Long Haul Truck Driver

Job Description

Permanent full-time employment

Starts as soon as possible

3397 84 Street NE, Calgary AB T1Y 7H3

40 to 70 hours per week

Day, Early Morning, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Night, On Call, Overtime, Shift, Weekend

Languages:

·       English

Vacancies:

·      5

Education:

·       Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

·       Experience an asset

Tasks and Responsibilities:

·       Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions

·       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

·       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 :

·       Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge:

·       Accident or incident reports

·       Bill of lading

·       Driver logbook

·       Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

·       Trans-border documentation

·       Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment:

·       Flatbed

·       Tractor-trailer

Security and safety:

·       Valid passport

·       Driving record check (abstract)

·       Drug test

Transportation/travel information:

·       Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

·       Attention to detail

·       Repetitive tasks

·       Sitting

Own tools/equipment:

·       Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability:

·       Flexibility

·       Organized

·       Reliability

·       Team player

·       Hardworking

·       Patience

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

·       a Canadian citizen

·       a permanent resident of Canada

·       a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.