Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver in Lethbridge
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
Experience an asset
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)
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Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Willing to travel internationally
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Sitting
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Work Location Information
Various locations
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Refrigerated
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Transportation/Travel Experience
International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Reliability
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