Long haul truck driver

Bufalus Transport LTDThis link will open in a new window; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bufalus Transport LTD seeks a truck driver to operate and drive straight or articulated trucks, plan routes, and ensure cargo safety. The role requires sustaining professional customer service, performing load/unload tasks, and coordinating with dispatch for efficient deliveries at a Calgary location.

On-site work is mandatory with no remote option, and candidates typically have 1–2 years of experience and English language proficiency.

Qualifications

• No degree required; relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with routing and navigation tools is beneficial.
• Customer service professionalism is valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using GPS and other navigation devices.
• Maintain professionalism in customer service.
• Load and unload goods as required.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition: tires, lights, brakes, and cargo security.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Tarpaulin and ensure cargo safety and security.

Skills

Route planning

GPS navigation

Customer service

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS devices

Truck computer

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location.

There is no option to work remotely.

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

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

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

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

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• International
• Long-haul

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability