long haul truck driver

New Way Trucking Ltd.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Alberta seeks a truck driver with a Class 1 license. Responsibilities include planning routes, driving as part of a team, and ensuring the safe loading and unloading of goods. Candidates must possess attention to detail and reliable interpersonal skills. Training will be provided, and work is on-site only.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required for the role.
• Will train new hires on the job duties.
• Must perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks:

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

Credentials

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience