class 1 truck driver
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Transportation
Tasks
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Local
- Short-haul
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Pension plan
- Other benefits
More about this job
Responsibilities
Transport goods and materials using straight or articulated trucks, including flatbed tractor-trailers, and load and unload cargo. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, complete required trip documentation, handle payments, and provide professional customer service.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 2 to less than 3 years of experience, a Class 1 or Class A driver's licence, and an air brakes endorsement. Candidates must be able to handle heavy loads, complete vehicle inspections and documentation, and communicate effectively; a valid driver's licence and satisfactory driving, drug, and medical checks are also specified.
Skills
- Class 1 Driver's Licence
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Truck Driving
- Load and Unload Goods
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Flatbed Trucking
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- GPS Navigation
- CB Radio Operation
- Bill of Lading Documentation
- Driver Logbook Documentation
- Accident and Incident Reporting
- Heavy Load Handling
- Oral and Written Communication
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Pension Plan
- Other Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
Keywords
- Class 1 Driver's Licence
- Class A Driver's Licence
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Straight Truck
- Articulated Truck
- Flatbed
- Tractor-Trailer
- Goods Transportation
- Load and Unload
- Vehicle Inspection
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Cold Storage Equipment
- Bill of Lading
- Driver Logbook
- Accident Reports
- Incident Reports
- Trip Reports
- CB Radio
- GPS Navigation
- Local Transportation
- Short-Haul Transportation
- Customer Service
- Heavy Load Handling
- Driving Record Check
- Drug Test
- Medical Exam