long haul truck driver

HIGHWAY KING TRANSPORT LTD.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Calgary is seeking a skilled truck driver to join their team. The role involves driving straight or articulated trucks, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring vehicle safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant licenses, and strong interpersonal skills. Join us for a rewarding career in a dynamic environment!

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

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 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
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation / travel experience

• National
• Regional

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player

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