Truck Driver

Job Details

  • Location 3397 84 St NE Calgary, ABT1Y 7H3
  • Workplace information On the road
  • Salary36.00 hourly / 35 to 44 hours per Week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
  • Day, Early Morning, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Night, On Call, Overtime, Shift, Weekend
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies2 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3245361

Overview

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

  • 1 to less than 7 months

On the road

  •  Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
  • 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 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

Experience and specialization

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul
  • Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety vest

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
  • Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to apply

Direct Apply

  • By Direct Apply
  • By email admin@mrgltd.ca
    This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Are you available for the advertised start date?
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
    • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

MRG Transport Ltd.

3397 84 St NE Calgary, ABT1Y 7H3

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