long haul truck driver

Smartx Logistics; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Service Truck Operator in Calgary to manage road transport effectively. The successful candidate will drive as part of a team, load/unload goods, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This full-time role offers various benefits, including available parking, and it requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or A driver's license required.
• Experience in transport and logistics desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan/adjust routes using GPS to optimize transport.
• Load and unload goods, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance duties.

Skills

Navigation skills

Team driving

Cargo handling

Emergency repair skills

Inspection skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

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• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

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

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
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
  
  

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Refrigerated
  
  

Communication systems experience

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

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
  
  

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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