long haul truck driver

PUNJ DARIA TRANSPORT LTD; Nisku; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a truck driver to operate and maintain vehicles for transporting goods. The role involves ensuring customer satisfaction, performing vehicle inspections, and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates must possess a Class 1 or A Driver's License and an Air Brake Endorsement. This position is physically demanding and requires attention to detail.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods, ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Heavy load handling

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Will train

On site

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

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Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)