Long haul truck driver

• Location 3333 84 St NECalgary, ABT3J 4H2
• Work location On the road
• Salary$.65 commission per mile / 40 to 50 hours per week Minimum wage is guaranteed
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 5 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3691136

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• 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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer