long haul truck driver

DBK TRANSPORT; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A freight transportation company in Airdrie, Alberta is seeking an experienced truck driver to load and unload goods, operate vehicles, and ensure transport compliance. Candidates should have a secondary school certificate, preferably experience in truck operation, and must possess a valid driver's license. The role involves long-haul travel and inspections of vehicle conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience driving trucks, particularly tractor-trailers, is an asset.
• Criminal record check and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods safely and efficiently.
• Drive trucks to transport goods over long distances.
• Inspect the vehicle and report any issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• 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
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset

Durée de l\'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 hours per week