Full-Time Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver in Calgary
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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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
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; 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; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; 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
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Security and Safety
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract)
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone
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Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Sitting
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Dry bulk
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul
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Personal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: :relay_gp@telus.netWe 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.