long haul driver

Nikolas Transportation Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Calgary is seeking a dedicated truck driver to load and unload goods and operate straight or articulated trucks. The position requires overseeing the condition of the vehicle, performing inspections, and ensuring safety and security of cargo. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience. This is a permanent on-the-road job with a work schedule of 30 to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education and Experience

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• 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
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week