Full-Time
Long Haul Truck Driver
Posted on Jun 01
Transville Transport Ltd.
Calgary, AB
Transportation/Travel Experience International; Long-haul
Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer
Work Location Information
Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Overtime required
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer
Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passport
Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Additional Skills
Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
Specific Skills
Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Experience No experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A); AZ class license; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Air Brakes Endorsement
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience
Languages English
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