long haul truck driver

Highway King Transport; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highway King Transport is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team in Calgary. The role involves driving as part of a team, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring vehicle safety through regular inspections. Candidates must possess a Class 1 or A driver's license and an Air Brake (Z) endorsement. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class 1 or A driver's license.
• Air Brake (Z) endorsement required.
• Experience in long-haul trucking is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Ensure cargo safety and security.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• Experience an asset

Work must be completed on site. Remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and oversee vehicle maintenance
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Communicate with central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption
• Ensure cargo safety and security, including tarping and handling dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and Specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Organized
• Team player