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Company profile

Great Trucking Ltd is a for-hire trucking company offering full or less-than-load (LTL) rates for both refrigerated and dry goods. We pride ourselves in having an exceptional team of drivers who provide top-notch and courteous customer service. We run a fleet of top-of-the line tractors and trailers tailored for longhaul operations and ensure top-servicing and maintenance in our own shop. We treat our employees like family, providing competitive compensation and benefits and assisting our drivers to maintain a work-life balance.

Operating business name and address

Great Trucking Ltd. 1178 Oak Street, H5R3D7 Calgary, Alberta

Job Title

Long-Haul Truck Driver

Position Level

Entry-Level

Business address/Location of work

1178 Oak Street, H5R3D7 Calgary, Alberta

Wage/Salary and benefits offered

$25/hr for 40hrs per week.

Job Summary

The Long-Haul Truck Driver is responsible for delivering freight (both refrigerated and dry goods) safely and efficiently to customers across inter-provincial routes using a fleet-issued tractor trailer. The productivity of the driver (including effectiveness, efficiency and safety) is critical for overall fleet productivity to ensure that deliveries are made to customers without delays or incidents. The Long-Haul Truck Driver reports to the Dispatcher assigned to their route(s).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Long-Haul Truck Driver (Entry-Level) regularly performs the following duties and responsibilities:
Supportive Competencies:
• Relate and interact with others in the workplace
• Maintain health, wellness and relationships
• Communicate in the workplace - Including written, verbal, non-verbal (e.g. hand signals)communications • Operate computer and electronic devices -including routing, mileage and mapping software; GPS; cellular phones; radios; data-entry devices and tracking devices
Functional Competencies:
• Plan work, plan trips and solve problems
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections
• Operate vehicle air brake system
• Secure cargo for transport
Driving Competencies:
• Practice defensive driving techniques
• Couple and uncouple trailers
• Back, dock and park tractor-trailers

Qualifications

: The incumbent Truck Driver must:
• Possess a valid Commercial Driving Licence (CDL) and Air Brake Endorsement
• Provide proof of successful completion of an accredited commercial driver training program
• Provide proof of a clear driving and criminal record
• Follow written and/or oral instructions in English; complete written forms and documents in English

Disclaimer

The preceding section highlighted the most common and essential duties and responsibilities required for the job. However, this job description is not meant to contain a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities; the job incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required within the scope of his/her role and skill level.

Working Conditions

The Long-Haul Truck Driver (Entry-Level) must be able to work under the following conditions: • Adhere to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures (both governmental and fleet-specific)
• Interprovincial runs required
• Week-long periods on the road
• Fast-paced deliveries required
• Extended periods of time in vehicle (driving and bunking required)
• Physical demands associated with periods of standing and sitting; bending, crouching, stooping; frequent lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds)
• Mental demands associated with solo driving and extended periods of solitude
• High level of distraction in urban routes
• High demand for accuracy, efficiency and safety

Potential Career Progression

After a minimum of 2 years as an Entry-Level Driver, job incumbents may pursue additional training and experience to progress into driving positions within the fleet such as intermediate driver or senior driver. Following the required number of years of experience and training, job incumbents may progress into non-driving positions within the fleet such as Driver Trainer/Assessor, Safety Officer, or Dispatcher. The job incumbent’s professional development goals and action plan will be discussed with his/her manager during annual performance assessments.

Education and work experience required

High school and over two years of driving experience.

How to apply

Send your resume and cover letter to hr@greattrucking.com

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Job ad closing date

May 01, 2016