class 1 truck driver

Varsteel Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care

Pension plan

Other benefits

Job summary

Varsteel Ltd. in Calgary is seeking an experienced commercial truck driver to transport goods locally and regionally. You will load, unload, and secure cargo, operate straight or articulated trucks, and conduct pre-trip inspections.

The role requires a Class 1/A license, Air Brakes endorsement, a clean driving record, and 2–3 years of driving experience; on-site work with emphasis on safety, reliability, and vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Secondary school certificate is required.
• Air Brakes Endorsement and Class 1/1F/A licence are required.
• Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A) is required.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service.
• 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.
• Pay and receive payments for goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Organized

Attention to detail

Reliability

Excellent communication

Education

Secondary school certificate

Tools

GPS navigation

CB radio

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Transportation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Other benefits