Employer Name: Grey Xpress
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $36.00 hourly / 35 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 3770 WESTWIND DR NE, Suite 122, Calgary, AB T3J 3Z3
Grey Xpress, situated in 3770 WESTWIND DR NE suite 122, Calgary, AB T3J 3Z3, is currently looking for applications for the role of 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 jobs. The shift times for this position are Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift and On-call.
Also hiring: Administrative assistant
Job Description
- The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- The candidate must drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
- 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 to transport goods and materials.
- The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
- The candidate must pay for and receive payments for goods.
- 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.
- 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 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 must hold a valid AZ Class licence.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
- 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.
Work setting
- The candidate should be willing to relocate and be ready to move to a new city/different city for a job.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.
Additional information
Security and safety
The candidate must obtain a basic security clearance and undergo a criminal record check, a driver’s licence validity check, a driving record (abstract) check, and a 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.
- 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 a sitting position.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.
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