long haul driver
Posted on
July 04, 2024
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Employer details
Optimum Truck Lines Ltd
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Tasks: 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. 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. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle. Receive and relay information to central dispatch. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : AZ class license. Air Brakes Endorsement. Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Documentation knowledge: Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer. Transportation/travel experience: International. Local. Security and safety: Valid passport. Criminal record check. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel overnight. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Overtime required. Physically demanding. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Other benefits: Travel insurance.
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LocationCalgary, AB
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$30.00HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning, Morning
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits:
Other benefits
- vacancies
5 vacancies
- Source
Job Bank
#2946529
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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
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Address customers' complaints or concerns
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Professionalism in customer service
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Load and unload goods
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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AZ class license
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Type of trucking and equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Additional information
Security and safety
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Valid passport
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Criminal record check
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Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
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Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel cross-border
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Willing to travel for extended periods
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Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Overtime required
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Physically demanding
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Cellular phone
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Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2024-10-18
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