gravel truck driver

Alberta Paving Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Paving Ltd is seeking a dedicated Truck Driver to join their team. This role requires overseeing the condition of vehicles, performing inspections, and ensuring cargo safety. The position involves frequent travel and offers competitive health and financial benefits, along with room and board.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• Valid Class 1 or A driver's license required.
• Must hold Air Brakes Endorsement and First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections.
• Record cargo information and complete logbooks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on the vehicle.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Remote location
• Room and board provided
• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Complete logbooks and reports
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• CPR Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
  
  

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dump truck
• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• National
• Provincial/territorial
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Other benefits