UNITED PRIME GROUP OF COMPANIES situated in Calgary, AB T1Y 4H6 is seeking applications for the job position of Truck driver who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a permanent or full-time position. The candidate must be available to work early morning, morning, day, evening, and night shifts, as well as on weekends, and must be willing to work shift schedules.
Employer Name: UNITED PRIME GROUP OF COMPANIES
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $36.10 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 4H6
Also hiring: Personal support worker – home support
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 address customers’ complaints or concerns.
- The candidate must coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
- The candidate must demonstrate 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 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.
- The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.
- The candidate must transport and handle dangerous goods.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must hold an AZ class license, an Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, and a valid Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be organized.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be hardworking.
- The candidate must have patience.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- The candidate must have experience operating tractor-trailers.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at the international, local, national, provincial/territorial, and regional levels.
- The candidate must have long-haul and short-haul travel experience.
Additional information
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 perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
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