- Long haul truck driver
- Compass Transport Ltd. in Calgary, AB, Canada
- jobs
- 1 day ago
jobs description
Location
Calgary, AB
Workplace information
On site
Salary
28.85 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies
6 vacancies
Source
Job Bank #3195508
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
Mountain driving expertise
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
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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
International
Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Additional information
Security and safety
Valid passport
Basic security clearance
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel internationally
Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player