Truck driver, long haul

Tobermory; Calgary; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Thar West Trucking Ltd. in Calgary, AB is seeking a self-motivated truck driver for long haul duties. The role is permanent, full-time with evening, night, weekend, shift, overtime, early morning and morning rotations.

Responsibilities include pre-trip and post-trip inspections, cargo handling, logging hours and distances, and coordinating with central dispatch. A Class 1 or A license and Air Brake endorsement are required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English.
• No standard education requirements.
• Training will be provided.
• Air Brake Endorsement (Z) and a Class 1 or A license required.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-haul trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Load, unload and secure cargo.
• Record cargo information, hours of service and fuel usage.
• Coordinate with central dispatch to schedule deliveries.
• Ensure cargo safety and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Tools

Air Brake Endorsement (Z)

Class 1 or A Driver's License

Job description

Thar West Trucking Ltd. situated in Calgary, AB is currently looking for applications for the role of Truck driver, long haul who is a self‑motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Thar West Trucking Ltd.
Position: Truck driver, long haul
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $35.50 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Calgary, AB

• The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
• The candidate must drive lighter, special‑purpose trucks.
• 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 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.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must have Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).