2 - 3 Years
$ 30.00 - $ 37.50 / Hour
Airdrie, Alberta
Job Title: Truck Driver
Employer: DBK TRANSPORT
Job Location: 40 HAMILTON GR NE AIRDRIE, Alberta T4A 2L5
Work location on the road
Salary: $30.00 to $37.50 hourly (to be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
Terms of employment Permanent employment, full-time, flexible hours, Overtime required
Employment Groups: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Everyone is invited to apply, including Indigenous peoples, youth, newcomers to Canada, refugees, women, mature workers, and all other qualified candidates.
Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 3 vacancies
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Safely operate tractor-trailers during Canadian winter and adverse weather conditions, including snow, ice, freezing temperatures, heavy rain, high winds, and reduced visibility.
• Operate refrigerated tractor-trailer (reefer) units on long-haul routes throughout Canada, transporting temperature-sensitive produce, fresh fruits, vegetables, dry fruits, and other food products.
• Pick up and deliver refrigerated and dry food products to customer locations across different provinces.
• Perform detailed pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of the tractor, refrigerated trailer, tires, brakes, lights, coupling systems, air lines, doors, seals, and other safety equipment.
• Inspect and verify the proper operation of the reefer unit before loading, including temperature settings, fuel level, alarms, airflow, and refrigeration controls.
• Set and continuously monitor the required trailer temperature according to the type of produce or food product being transported
• Maintain the required cold chain throughout transportation and immediately report temperature fluctuations, reefer alarms, equipment failures, or other conditions that could affect product quality.
• Conduct regular checks of the reefer temperature refrigeration unit during long-distance trips and maintain required temperature records for pickup and delivery.
• Ensure the trailer is clean, dry, odor-free, and suitable for food transportation before accepting a new load to prevent contamination or damage to produce.
• Supervise or assist with the proper loading and unloading of produce and dry fruits, ensuring cargo is distributed
• Ensure pallets and freight are properly positioned and secured while maintaining adequate airflow inside refrigerated trailers where required for temperature-controlled products.
• Inspect and maintain trailer seals and security procedures and document seal numbers where required to maintain the integrity of food shipments.
• Maintain accurate electronic logbooks, trip inspection reports, mileage records, fuel records, reefer temperature records, bills of lading, and proof-of-delivery documentation.
• Coordinate with dispatchers, shippers, receivers, and customers regarding loading times, delivery appointments, temperature requirements, delays, route changes, and other transportation matters.
• Follow scheduled delivery appointments closely because fresh produce and temperature-sensitive freight may have strict receiving and delivery timelines*.
• Perform minor emergency roadside adjustments within the driver's training and authorization
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Refrigerated
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Long-haul
Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Hardworking
Benefits
Other benefits
Learning/training paid by employer
How to apply
By email
dbktransportltd@yahoo.com