Long haul truck driver
ROAD HAWK 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. The assigned Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning and Morning may include shift timings.
Employer Name: ROAD HAWK TRUCKING LTD.
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $28.85 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Calgary, AB
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Hiring: Long haul truck driver
Job Description
- The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
- The candidate will be responsible for coaching colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
- The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
- 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 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 must perform preventive maintenance.
- 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.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have Air Brake Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- 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 have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident 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
- The type of trucking and equipment is tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have travel experience in international, local, national, provincial/territorial and regional locations.
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough basic security clearance, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), and drug test.
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 internationally.
- The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.
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.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
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