Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver (General Freight) in Calgary
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer; Tractor-trailer A train; Tractor-trailer B train; Flatbed
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Type of Travel
Long-haul; National; International
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Trans-border documentation; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports
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Communication Equipment Experience
Cellular phone
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Weight Handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
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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; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Pay and receive payments for goods; 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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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
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight
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Essential Skills
Document use; Communication; Job task planning and organizing
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Other Information
Deliver general freight between company’s inter-provincial branches & USA destinations. Driver can earn additional $0.40-0.50 cents/mile for international trips. Paid overtime may be necessary.
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: https://www.carmeltransport.comWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.