Truck driver

Grosmont Transport Inc. based in Calgary, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Truck driver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Grosmont Transport Inc.
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $30.00 hourly / 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description

• The candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
• The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
• The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
• 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 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 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.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have an AZ class license and Air Brake Endorsement Certification.
• The candidate must be able to lift weights of up to 9 kg (20 lbs), 13.5 kg (30 lbs) and 23 kg (50 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.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must have patience.

Work site environment

• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate should work from a remote location, the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate should be willing to relocate whether the candidate would be ready to move into a new city/different city for a job.

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 trucking and equipment type is tractor-trailer.

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate must have long-haul transportation experience.
• The candidate must have previous experience travelling in provincial or territorial areas.

• The candidate must have a valid passport.
• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driving record check (abstract), drug test and medical examination.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• 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 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 cellular phone, hard hat, steel-toed safety boots, tools, a safety vest, and gloves.

Benefits

• Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Health care plan that covers their medical and surgical expenses.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus, Gratuities and Life insurance.
• In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, On-site recreation and activities, Team building opportunities and Parking facilities.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

vgroupshipments@hotmail.com