Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Various locations
- Willing to relocate

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
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Defensive Driving Course
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)



Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Cellular phone

Personal suitability

- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking

Benefits

Financial perks

- Pension plan

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Other benefits

📌 long haul truck driver (Calgary)
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📍 Calgary