truck driver, long haul

GEM TRANSPORT INC.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport company is seeking a Truck Driver for long-haul routes in Calgary. The position involves planning routes, addressing customer needs, and ensuring vehicle safety. Applicants must have a Secondary School Certificate and valid Class 1 or A Driver's License with an Air Brakes endorsement. This permanent, full-time role requires flexibility and attention to detail, with a pay rate of $36.50 per hour over a 35-40 hour work week. Employees will work on the road and must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• Driver’s License Class 1 or A required.
• Air Brakes Endorsement needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Address customers' complaints and concerns.
• Maintain professionalism in customer service.
• Obtain special permits for international transport.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform essential checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Title

Truck Driver, Long Haul

Employer

GEM TRANSPORT INC.

Location

• Calgary, AB T3J 0J2
• Work location: On the road

Salary

$36.50 per hour (35 to 40 hours per week)

Employment Term

Permanent, Full Time

Schedule

• Morning
• Day
• Evening
• Shift
• Starts as soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Maintain professionalism in customer service.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
• Oversee condition of vehicle, including inspecting tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, and oversee all aspects of vehicle.

Qualifications

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• Experience an asset.

Licenses & Endorsements

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Air Brakes Endorsement

Security and Safety

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Drug test.

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

Eligibility

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• 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.

Green Job

This position is a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes and help Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Advertised until

2026-01-14

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.