Long haul truck driver
GRD Trucking Ltd. is located at Calgary, AB. 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.
Employer Name: GRD Trucking Ltd.
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $28.85 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Calgary, AB
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 oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
- The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
- The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
- 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.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must have a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- 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 driver logbooks and inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip).
Type of trucking and equipment
- The type of trucking and equipment is tractor-trailer.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have long-haul transportation experience.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.
How to Apply
To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
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