long haul truck driver

RAANYA LOGISTICS LTD; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Calgary is seeking a truck driver to operate equipment and transport goods. Candidates must have a Class 1 Driver's License and a high school graduation certificate. Responsibilities include driving within a two-person team, loading/unloading cargo, addressing customer concerns, and inspecting vehicles. This role requires physical stamina and involves various work conditions, including early mornings and nights. Reliability and teamwork are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.
• Inspect condition of vehicle and perform maintenance.
• Record cargo information and oversee vehicle aspects.

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Job description

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Overtime required
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes