Tractor-trailer driver, long haul (Calgary)

Tractor-trailer driver, long haul (Calgary)

10 Oct
|
AAA Frieghtlines
|
Calgary

10 Oct

AAA Frieghtlines

Calgary

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 40 to 45 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience:

EDUCATION

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

WORK SETTING

- Various locations

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
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- 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 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- 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)
- Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

- Dry bulk
- Tractor-trailer

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

- Citizens band (CB) radio




- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

- International
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional

SECURITY AND SAFETY

- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

- 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
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience

SCREENING QUESTIONS

- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

- Early morning
- Evening

EXPERIENCE

- 1 year to less than 2 years

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

- Shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning
- Night
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime required

FINANCIAL ADVANTAGES

- Bonus

OTHER BENEFITS

- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities

📌 Tractor-trailer driver, long haul (Calgary)
🏢 AAA Frieghtlines
📍 Calgary

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