Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver (AB-BC Route) in Calgary
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer
Type of Travel
Long-haul; Regional; Provincial/territorial
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook
Communication Equipment Experience
Cellular phone
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Plan travel schedules and routes; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Perform brake adjustments; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness; Perform preventive maintenance
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
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Security and Safety
Driving record check (abstract)
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
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Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
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Work Location Information
Various locations
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Communication; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Finding information
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Other Information
Based in Calgary. Inter-provincial route (AB-BC). Job entails chaining up the tires and scanning cargo items.