TRANSPORT TRUCK DRIVER
Employer: KK Signs Inc. o/a FASTSIGNS
Location: 615 35th Ave NE Calgary, AB T2E 2L2
Salary: $37.75 hourly / 40 to 44 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment and Full time
May work at: Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend and Overtime might be needed
Start date: as soon as possible
Benefits: Other benefits
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work Location: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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
· Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
· 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
· 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
· Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
· Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: must possess Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) and Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
Documentation knowledge
· Bill of lading
· Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
· Maintenance and repair reports
· Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment: Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Communication systems experience
· Citizens band (CB) radio
· Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
· Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience: Local, Long-haul, Provincial/territorial and Short-haul
Security and safety: Basic security clearance; Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information: Travel expenses paid by employer; Valid driver's licence; 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 tasks
· Sitting
Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone
Personal suitability:
· Efficient interpersonal skills
· Excellent oral communication
· Flexibility
· Judgement
· Organized
· Reliability
· Team player
· Hardworking
· Patience
Benefits: WCB, Free parking available, Transportation provided by employer
You can apply if you are:
· a Canadian citizen
· a permanent resident of Canada
· a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
· Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply: through Job Bank’s Direct Apply or by email to kevin.khan@fastsigns.com