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Long Haul Truck Driver
Posted on Jul 07
1680177 Alberta Ltd.
Calgary, AB
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; Local; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul
Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer
Work Location Information Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Willing to travel internationally
Own Tools/Equipment Hard hat
Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Additional Skills
Address customers' complaints or concerns; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Mountain driving expertise
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Experience No experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement
Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Languages English
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