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Calgary, AB

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Job Details:

$37.75 / hour
Full-time
Experienced

Overview
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experience
  • Tasks
  • Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
  • 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
  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • 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
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • 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
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
  • Documentation knowledge
  • Bill of lading
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports
  • Type of trucking and equipment
  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  • Communication systems experience
  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)
  • Transportation/travel experience
  • Local
  • Long-haul
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Short-haul
  • Security and safety
  • Basic security clearance
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Transportation/travel information
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
  • Weight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Own tools/equipment
  • Cellular phone
  • Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience
  • Screening questions
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Employment terms options
  • Early morning
  • Evening
  • Employment terms options
  • Morning
  • Night
  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available
  • Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Transportation provided by employer

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