long haul truck driver
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Documentation knowledge
Personal suitability
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- International
- Long-haul
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan and adjust routes, operate straight or articulated trucks, and transport goods safely on international long-haul trips. Inspect and maintain vehicle and cargo condition, handle loading and unloading, communicate with dispatch, and complete required transportation documentation.
Requirements
The role requires one to less than two years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Applicants need English-language ability and should be flexible, organized, reliable, and professional in customer service.
Skills
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Fuel-Efficient Driving
- Customer Service
- Loading And Unloading Cargo
- Straight And Articulated Truck Operation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Dispatch Communication
- Cargo Tarping And Security
- Accident And Incident Reporting
- Pre-Trip, En-Route, And Post-Trip Inspections
- Maintenance Reporting
- Cross-Border Documentation
- Trip Reporting
- International Long-Haul Transportation
- Reliability
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- Long-Haul Truck Driving
- International Transportation
- Straight Trucks
- Articulated Trucks
- Route Planning
- GPS
- Navigation Equipment
- Fuel Consumption
- Carbon Emissions
- Customer Service
- Loading And Unloading
- Vehicle Inspections
- Tire Inspection
- Brake Inspection
- Cold Storage Equipment
- Central Dispatch
- Cargo Tarping
- Cargo Security
- Accident Reports
- Incident Reports
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Maintenance And Repair Reports
- Cross-Border Documentation
- Trip Reports