long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a driving role that demands professionalism and strong interpersonal skills. This position involves operating trucks to transport goods, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring safety on the road. The role requires frequent travel and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks. Join a dynamic team where your reliability and teamwork will be valued, and enjoy the benefits of a supportive work environment, including covered relocation costs. If you are ready for a rewarding driving career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Efficient interpersonal skills and good judgement are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials safely.
• Perform vehicle inspections and ensure operational safety.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate with dispatch.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Judgement

Reliability

Team Player

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On the road

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch

Credentials

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Trip reports

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Benefits

• Other benefits