truck driver, long distance

Full Time
Calgary, AB
Posted
Job description
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 55 to 65 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experience
  • Tasks

  • Mountain driving expertise
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • 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 emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • 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
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • AZ class license
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Dangerous goods occurrence reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Trip reports
  • Type of trucking and equipment

  • Extended length tractor-trailer combination
  • Flatbed
  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer
  • Tractor-trailer A train
  • Tractor-trailer B train
  • Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)
  • Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
  • Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Long term benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Other benefits
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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