Truck Driver

  • Taber
  • Gateway Carriers Ltd

''' Truck driver

Employer: Gateway Carriers Ltd

Job details

Location: Taber, ABT1G 1Y8

Salary : 27.50 hourly / 60 hours per Week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time

Employment conditions: Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Shift, Weekend

Start date: Starts as soon as possible.

Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

Vacancies: 2 vacancies

Job requirements

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities: Mountain driving expertise, Professionalism in customer service, 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 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Air Brakes Endorsement, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, 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), Maintenance and repair reports, Trans-border documentation, Trip reports, Type of trucking and equipment, 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, National, Short-haul

Additional information

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: Drive manual transmission vehicle, 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, Overtime required, physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting.

Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs), Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone, Steel-toed safety boots, Tools, Safety vest, Gloves

Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Hardworking.

Benefits : Health benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan

Financial benefits: Life insurance

Other benefits: Team building opportunities, Travel insurance

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.

How to apply

  • Job reference number
  • Cover letter

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Salary : $27.50 per hour

Benefits :

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Taber, AB T1G 1Y8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 1 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person