long haul tractor-trailer driverDiamond M Logistics • Chestermere, AB, CA

long haul tractor-trailer driver

Diamond M Logistics • Chestermere, AB, CA

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Temporary

Job description

Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 70 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience

Asset languages

Panjabi; Punjabi

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

Mountain driving expertise
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 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
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brakes Endorsement
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Defensive Driving Course
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
First Aid Certificate
Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training
Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
Skid Control Training
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Dangerous goods occurrence 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

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

International
Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul

Security and safety

Valid passport
Basic security clearance
Bondable
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Medical exam

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
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Tools
Safety vest
Gloves

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you currently a student?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you live near the job location?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Early morning
Evening

Employment terms options

Morning
Night
On call
To be determined
Day
Weekend

Workplace information

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Long haul tractortrailer driver • Chestermere, AB, CA

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