truck driver, long haul

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity is seeking a qualified truck driver in Calgary, Alberta. Responsibilities include mountain driving, managing travel itineraries, and operating special purpose trucks. The ideal candidate must possess a Class 1 driver’s license and have endorsements for air brakes. This role is physically demanding and requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Air Brakes Endorsement required.
• Valid Driver's License (Class 1 or A) essential.
• Experience in tractor-trailer operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive special purpose trucks and perform mountain driving.
• Arrange travel itineraries and manage reservations.
• Operate vehicles in a convoy or as a team.
• Load/unload goods and oversee the vehicle's condition.
• Conduct inspections and perform roadside repairs.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

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Responsibilities Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player