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Long Haul Truck Driver

Long Haul Truck Driver (NOC 73300)

 

Employer – TYM TRANSPORT LTD.

Calgary, AB
T1Y 5Z6
Job details

·         Location: Calgary, AB

·         Salary $29.00 / hour

·         Terms of employment : Permanent, Full time, 35 – 60  hours per week

·         Employment conditions: Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Overtime, Weekend

·         Employment Group: Youth, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada

·         Start date: As soon as possible

·         Vacancies: 4 Vacancies

 

Job Requirements

 

Languages

English

 

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

 

Experience

Experience an asset

 

Skills

 

·         Professionalism in customer service,

·         Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy,

·         Obtain special permits and  other documents required to transport cargo on international routes,

·         Operate and drive straight or articulated  trucks to transport goods and materials,

·         Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold  storage and other equipment,

·         Perform brake adjustments,

·         Perform emergency roadside repairs,

·         Perform pre- trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle,

·         Perform preventive maintenance,

·         Receive and relay information to central dispatch,

·         Record cargo information, hours of service, distance, travelled and fuel consumption,

·         Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo,

·         Transport and handle dangerous goods

 

Credentials

 

·         AZ class license

·         Air Brakes Endorsement

 

Experience and specialization

 

 Documentation knowledge

·         Driver logbook

·         Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

·         Maintenance and repair reports

·         Trip reports

 

Type of trucking and equipment

 

Tractor-trailer

 

 

 

Transportation/travel experience

 

·         Long-haul

·         Short-haul

 

 

Transportation/travel information

 

·         Valid driver’s license

·         Willing to travel overnight

 

Work conditions and physical capabilities

 

·         Attention to detail

·         Handling heavy loads

·         Overtime required

·         Repetitive tasks

·         Sitting

 

Weight Handling

 

·         Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

 

Own tools/equipment

 

·         Cellular phone

·         Safety Vest

 

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Youth

 

Apply by email: hr.tymtransport@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

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