Truck driver

Tobermory; Calgary; On-site; CAD 68,224,000 - 97,168,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Logistics in Calgary, AB is seeking a Truck Driver to join a two-person team. The role is permanent, full-time with diverse shifts. You will handle loading/unloading, cargo documentation, and cross-border transport responsibilities.

The ideal candidate holds an AZ license with Air Brake endorsement and a Class 1/A license, fluent English, and solid communication skills. Willingness to travel and work long hours is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• High school diploma required.
• 7 months to <1 year of related experience.
• AZ class license, Air Brake Endorsement, and Class 1/A license are required.
• Able to handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable, organized and flexible with good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer complaints or concerns.
• Maintain professionalism in customer service.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain special permits and documents for international cargo transport.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle and its brakes, tires, lights, and other equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections; oversee vehicle aspects.
• Perform preventive maintenance and communicate with central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and ensure cargo safety and security.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Good communication

Team player

Reliable

Hardworking

Organized

Flexible

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AZ license

Air Brake Endorsement

Driver’s License (Class 1/A)

Job description

Master Logistics situated in Calgary, AB is seeking applications for the job position of Truck driver who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Master Logistics
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $28.86 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Calgary, AB

• The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
• The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
• The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• The candidate must load and unload goods.
• The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
• The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
• The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
• The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
• The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
• The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have an AZ class license, Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be hardworking.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate should be willing to relocate whether the candidate would be ready to move into a new city/different city for a job.
• The candidate’s relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.

Documentation knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, driver logbooks and inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip).

Type of trucking and equipment

• Trucking and equipment types include flatbed, refrigerated, straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) and tractor-trailer.

Security and safety

• The candidate must have a valid passport.
• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), and medical examination.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
• The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
• The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have a cell phone.
• Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Health care plan that covers their medical and surgical expenses.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits andRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking,On-site amenities,Parking facilities,Travel insurance and Variable or compressed work week.