long haul truck driver

Eliteway Transportation Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Calgary is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. The role involves driving as part of a convoy, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring vehicle maintenance. Candidates must possess a secondary school diploma and a valid driver's license. This is a permanent position with a work term of 40 to 50 hours per week, offering training for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel cross-border and internationally.
• Experience: Will train.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation / travel experience

• Local

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Own tools / equipment

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Hours : 40 to 50 hours per week

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