Flatbed truck driver
New West Transport Ltd
Calgary
Permanent
Full time
$38 per hour
Flatbed truck driver
New West Transport Ltd
$38 per hour
Permanent
Salary
$38 per hour
Job Type
Permanent, Full time
Education
Highschool (DES, DEP, ASP)
Category
Driver / Trucker
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: No experience (will train)
Tasks
- Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
- 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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Type of trucking and equipment
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Employment terms options
- Flexible hours
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
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