Long haul truck driver
- Calgary, AB, T3J 3K7, Canada
From $37.5 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- From $37.5 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 30 to 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Location Calgary, ABT3J 3K7
- Work location On the road
- Salary$37.50HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3681241
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.
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
- 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
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform brake adjustments
- 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
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Organized
- Team player
- Hardworking