Haul Truck Driver

Long Haul Truck Driver

Palwinder Trucking Ltd

Location Calgary, AB

Salary 36.05 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week

Full time

Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night,
Weekend, Shift, On call, Overtime available

Starts as soon as possible

Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

Work Location s may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from
the employee.

Work setting

Various Locations

Responsibilities:

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

Drive lighter, special purpose trucks

Load and unload goods

Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo
on international routes

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

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

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

Additional information

Security and safety

Valid passport

Basic security clearance

Criminal record check

Driver's validity licence check

Driving record check (abstract)

Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Willing to travel for extended periods

Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Large workload

Physically demanding

Repetitive

Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone

Hard hat

Steel-toed safety boots

Tools

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Until: 2025-09-26