long haul truck driver

PPG Roadlines Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Calgary is seeking drivers to operate special purpose trucks. Responsibilities include loading/unloading goods, maintaining vehicle safety, and navigating routes using GPS. Applicants must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and a valid driver's license. Training is provided, ensuring a focus on safety and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate various trucks and navigate using GPS.
• Comfortable with loading and unloading goods.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods, ensuring safety and security.
• Operate and maintain vehicle condition.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Skills

Driving special purpose trucks

Operating GPS systems

Performing vehicle inspections

Handling dangerous goods

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Experience

• Will train
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 to 50 hours per week