long haul truck driver

Robust Transport Services Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking truck drivers to transport goods and materials. This role involves constant travel to various locations, operating tractor-trailers, and addressing customer concerns. Candidates must possess an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and a Class 1 driver's license. Reliability and teamwork are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must have Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and a Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• 7 months to less than 1 year of driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.

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

Work locations

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• 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)

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