Full-Time Transport Driver (Bulk Truck Driver Long Haul) in Calgary
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Some high school; Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer B train; Dry bulk; Dump
Type of Travel
Short-haul; Long-haul; Local; Regional; Provincial/territorial; International
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports; Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Specific Skills
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; Transport hazardous products or dangerous 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; Perform emergency roadside repairs
Additional Skills
Mountain driving expertise; Professionalism in customer service; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
Work Location Information
Various locations
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: susan@tbmlogistics.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.