Location: Calgary, AB

Salary: $27.50 CAD hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week

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Job Requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

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

Experience

Will train

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Owner-operator business skills

Weight Handling

More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Security and Safety

Valid passport

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Location Information

Various locations; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Refrigerated; Logging, highway

Transportation/Travel Experience

Local; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Reliability

Other benefits

Free parking available; Transportation provided by employer; Parking available

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Are you willing to relocate for this position?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Are you available for the advertised start date?

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Date Posted: June 27, 2022