truck driver

Ascent Logistics; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Logistics is seeking a Truck Driver for full-time employment in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves loading and unloading freight, adhering to safety regulations, and maintaining the vehicle. Candidates must possess a Secondary school diploma and a valid driver's license, ensuring safe transport of goods. Ideal for organized team players looking to start their career in logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving trucks is an asset.
• Must have a valid driver's license with Air Brakes Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods and operate trucks.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles.
• Record cargo information and relay to dispatch.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Judgement

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brakes Endorsement

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 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 Brakes 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
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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