- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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
- 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
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

- National

Security and safety

- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)





Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Team player

Employment terms options

- Early morning
- Evening
- Morning
- Night

Experience

No experience (will train)

Employment terms options

- Day

Support for youths

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work setting for youth

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📌 Long Haul Truck Driver (Calgary)
🏢 Alberta
📍 Calgary