truck driver

Daya Transport Services.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transport service provider is seeking drivers to transport goods and handle various logistics tasks. The role requires a Class 1 driver's license and the ability to handle heavy loads. Effective interpersonal skills and teamwork are important. This position is permanent and full-time with a starting wage of $36.20 per hour, requiring work at the physical location in Calgary, Alberta. Interested applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits for international routes
• Operate straight or articulated trucks for transport
• Inspect vehicle and equipment
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption
• Ensure safety and security of cargo

Skills

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience is an asset

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Job Details

Location: 18704 50 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5Y 0P5

Salary: $36.20 hourly (40 to 50 hours per week)

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time

Starts: As soon as possible

Source: Job Bank #3449202

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requested

The employer could not find a Canadian worker and applied for an LMIA to hire a temporary foreign worker. Canadian workers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, are still encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience is an asset.

Work must be completed at the physical location; no remote options.

Work Setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy


• 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


• Perform emergency roadside repairs


• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle


• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption


• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)


• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports


• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)


• Maintenance and repair reports


• Trip reports


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

Transportation/Travel Experience

• National

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance


• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle


• Valid driver's licence


• Willing to travel for extended periods


• Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads


• Physically demanding

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Flexibility


• Organized


• Reliability


• Team player


• Hardworking

Who can apply for this job?

• A permanent resident of Canada


• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until: 2025-12-20

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.