Overview
Truck driver, long haul Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at M&K XLINES LTD.
Work Term:
Permanent
Work Language:
English
Hours:
40 to 50 hours per week
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience:
Experience an asset
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Address customers’ complaints or concerns
Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
Mountain driving expertise
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
Pay and receive payments for goods
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes Endorsement
Driver’s License (Class 1 or
A)
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident 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
Tractor-trailer
Communication
systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
International
Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Security and safety
Valid passport
Basic security clearance
Driver’s validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
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
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Title: Truck driver, long haul
Company: M&K XLINES LTD.
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Category: Transportation (Transportation Logistics, Truck Driver, Driver, Fleet Manager)
