Long haul truck driver
Brar Freight Ways Ltd is located at 60 RED EMBERS COMMON NE, Calgary, AB T3N 1L1. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Long haul truck driver. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The timings of shifts may be Day, Evening, Night, Weekend and Shift.
Employer Name: Brar Freight Ways Ltd
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $30.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 60 RED EMBERS COMMON NE, Calgary, AB T3N 1L1
Job Description
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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 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 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 or equivalent experience.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have a Driver’s license (class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate must have excellent oral 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.
- The candidate’s relocation costs should be covered by the employer, allowing the employer to contribute to the employee’s relocation costs incurred in moving closer to the company’s offices or other work locations as required.
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, refrigerated and tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate must be familiar with Citizens Band (CB) radio and Trip Recorder (on-board computer).
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
- The candidate must have transportation/travel experience across national, provincial/territorial, and regional levels.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
- The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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 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.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
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