DBK TRANSPORT situated in Airdrie, AB T4A 2L5 is currently looking for applications for the role of Long haul truck driver who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate must be available to work morning, day, evening, and night shifts, and must be willing to work overtime when required.
Employer Name: DBK TRANSPORT
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $43.50 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Airdrie, AB T4A 2L5
Also hiring: Dishwasher
Job Description
- 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 tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment.
- The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
- 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.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgmental 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, and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- The candidate must have experience in operating tractor-trailers.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must undergo a criminal record check, driver’s validity licence check and driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- 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 have an eye for detail.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must manage a large workload.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- 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.
By email