Title:

Long haul truck driver ( Across Canada & US ) (NOC: 7411)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent, Full Time, Shift, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Evening

Salary:

$23.00 Hourly, for 40.00 Hours per week

Anticipated Start Date (at the latest in 3 months):

As soon as possible

Location:

Calgary North East, Alberta (20 vacancies)

Skill Requirements: Education:

Not required

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.):

Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years

Languages:

Speak English

Type of Trucking and Equipment:

Tractor-trailer

Type of Travel:

Long-haul

Documentation Knowledge:

Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trans-border documentation, Trip reports

Communication Equipment Experience:

Cellular phone

Weight Handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Specific Skills:

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Receive and relay information to central dispatcher, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Perform brake adjustments, Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness

Security and Safety:

Basic security clearance, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test

Transportation/Travel Information:

Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Valid driver's licence

Work Location Information:

Various locations

Essential Skills:

Working with others, Significant use of memory, Continuous learning

Other:

Functional knowledge of English is must.

Employer:

Northwest Freightways Ltd.

How to Apply: By Fax:

(604) 597-8066

Business Profile:

Trucking Company

Web Site:

http://www.northwestfreightways.ca