Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) DriverFull-Time

Job title: Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) Driver

Employer: Parminder Trucking Ltd

Job Location: 7223 40 St NE, Calgary, AB T3J 4H2

Work location on the road

Salary: $30.00 to $38.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week

Terms of employment Permanent employment: Full time, Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime required

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 5 vacancies

Employment Groups: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Everyone is invited to apply, including Indigenous peoples, youth, newcomers to Canada, refugees, women, mature workers, students, and all other qualified candidates.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate truck and trailers safely under all weather and road conditions across Canada, including snow, ice, high winds, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain, adjusting driving technique for both refrigerated and dry goods loads

• Operate LCV combinations (one truck with two trailers) on long-haul routes across Canada, including extended-distance and night driving to meet delivery schedules

• Load and unload heavy and general freight from both trailers, including positioning, hooking/unhooking, and maneuvering LCV equipment as required

• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailers, including tires, lights, brakes, coupling systems, and safety equipment, with added vigilance during night and long-haul driving conditions

• Ensure cargo—including heavy goods—is properly secured and distributed across both trailers, complying with national and provincial transportation and safety regulations

• Verify reefer unit operation before loading (temperature settings, fuel, alarms, airflow) and set/monitor trailer temperature per product requirements throughout the trip

• Ensure trailer is clean, dry, and suitable for food transport prior to loading, preventing contamination

• Exercise added caution on mountainous routes with dry goods loads, accounting for load shift, grade, and braking distance

• Communicate with dispatchers, clients, and other drivers regarding routes, delivery schedules, delays, and transportation requirements

• Record trip details, including cargo information, driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption

• Update electronic or manual logbooks accurately and on time, in compliance with hours-of-service regulations

• Perform minor emergency roadside repairs when required

• Perform route planning, paperwork, vehicle documentation, and other general transportation duties

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading

• Driver logbook

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination

• Refrigerated

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

• Driver's validity licence check

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• 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

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Organized

• Reliability

• Team player

• Hardworking

• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

•Learning/training paid by employer

How to apply

By email

hiring@pmtk.ca

What you must include in your application:

Answers to the following screening questions:

o Do you have experience working in this field?

o Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?