long haul truck driver

Robust Transport Services Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking truck drivers to join their team in Calgary. The role involves operating trucks to transport goods, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining cargo safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be reliable and flexible, and possess a valid driver's license with an Air Brake endorsement.

Qualifications

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) necessary.
• Experience with tractor-trailer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and transport goods, often in a two-person team.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Address customer complaints and ensure cargo safety.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

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

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player