Full-Time Driver, Long Haul in Lethbridge
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; 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; 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
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 Communication Systems Experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)Additional Skills Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Security and Safety Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Valid passport Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phone 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 Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Attention to detail; Sitting Work Location Information Various locations Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer; Refrigerated Transportation/Travel Experience Regional; National; Local; International; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul Personal Suitability Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please email to: recruit@hrtrans.comWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.