Long haul truck driver

• Location 9910 48th SE suite 2Calgary, ABT2C 4T7
• Work location On the road
• Salary$36.05HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 5 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3686596

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
• 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 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone