Truck DriverFull-Time

Job Title: Truck Driver

Employer: SINGH7 TRANSPORT INC.

Job Location: 50 Cityside Terr Ne Calgary, AB T3N 1E2

Work location on the road

Salary: $30.00 to $38.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week

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

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 3 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

• Mountain driving expertise

• Professionalism in customer service

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

• Load and unload goods

• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

• 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 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

• 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

• Bill of lading

• Driver logbook

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

• Trans-border documentation

• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk

• Refrigerated

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio

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

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport

• Basic security clearance

• Criminal record 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

• Physically demanding

• Repetitive tasks

• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Flexibility

• Judgement

• Organized

• Reliability

• Team player

• Hardworking

• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer

How to apply

By email

safety@singh7.ca