long haul truck driver

Nikolas Transportation Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Other benefits

Job summary

Nikolas Transportation Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta, is hiring a truck driver to operate refrigerated tractor-trailers in national and regional routes. You will follow safety procedures, drive as part of a two-person team, and communicate with central dispatch.

Responsibilities include planning routes with GPS to minimize fuel use, loading and unloading goods, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and ensuring cargo security. A valid Class 1/A license and TDG certification are required.

Qualifications

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption
• 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
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all vehicle aspects
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using GPS or other navigation devices
• Provide professional customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, etc.
• Perform brake adjustments
• Carry out pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections
• Record cargo details and fuel usage
• Ensure cargo safety during loading and transport

Skills

Customer service

Route planning

Team driving

Vehicle inspection

Education

Defensive Driving Course

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

On-board computer

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 37.50 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Overtime available

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Defensive Driving Course
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• National
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

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