Long haul truck driver

C.A.T. Inc situated in Calgary, AB is seeking applications for the job position of Long haul truck driver who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: C.A.T. Inc
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $31.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description

  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
  • 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.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have an AZ class license, an Air Brakes Endorsement, a Class 1/1F/A licence (semi trailer trucks), and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Trucking and equipment types include dry bulk and tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation devices.
  • The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have long-haul transportation experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have a valid passport.
  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), and drug test.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.

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 should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus, Group insurance benefits and Mileage reimbursement.
  • In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) and Free parking.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

jobscat@cat.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Reference number- 58
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