Long Haul Truck Driver

Alberta; Calgary; In loco; CAD 52.000 - 86.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Government of Alberta seeks a professional truck driver to operate refrigerated tractor-trailers in two-person teams, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining logs, and ensuring cargo safety.

Asset licenses include Air Brake Endorsement (Z) and Class 1/A license. Willingness to travel and work various shifts is required.

Competenze

• Air Brake Endorsement (Z) required.
• Driver's License Class 1 or A required.
• Knowledge of accident/incident reports, inspection reports, and trip reports.

Mansioni

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• 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.
• 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.

Formazione

Air Brake Endorsement (Z)

Driver's License Class 1 or A

Descrizione del lavoro

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• National

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night

Experience

No experience (will train)

Employment terms options

• Day

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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