Long haul truck driver
1946013 ALBERTA LTD. Calgary, Alberta
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work setting- Various locations
Tasks- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Mountain driving expertise
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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 brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- 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)
Type of trucking and equipment- Tractor-trailer
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment- Cellular phone
Personal suitability- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Green job- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
Salary: $28.85 hourly
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