Long haul truck driver

Amanat Transport Ltd is located at 5225 94th Avenue, SE, Calgary, AB T2C 3Z3. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Long haul truck driver. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Evening, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Long haul truck driver has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Amanat Transport Ltd
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $27.80 hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 5225 94th Avenue, SE, Calgary, AB T2C 3Z3

Job Description

  • The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • 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 pay for and receive payments for goods.
  • The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
  • 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.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have an AZ class license and a Driver’s License (class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, driver logbooks, maintenance and repair reports, and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Trucking and equipment types include flatbed and tractor-trailer.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have a cell phone, a hard hat, and steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • Free parking will be provided to the candidate.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

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