We, AF Transport Ltd., are hiring Long Haul Truck Drivers

135 Redstone Walk NE #202, Calgary, AB T3N 1M6

Salary: $28.85 – $30.00/hourly (depending on experience) for 40-60 hours per week

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Night, Flexible hours, Part Time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Language: English

Positions Available: 08

Minimum Education: None

Credentials (certificates, licenses): Driver’s License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience: Experience an asset. On job training will be provided

NOC Group: 73300 – Transport truck drivers

NOC Job Title: Long Haul Truck Driver

Job Location

All Over Canada & US with business address 135 Redstone Walk NE #202, Calgary, AB T3N 1M6. Yard Address 6915 40 St NE Calgary AB T3J 4H2

Job Duties

• Operate and drive the long-haul tractor-trailers to transport the freight to and from the destination in long haul
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and check on cargo at every stop during the long haul
• Follow all the safety procedure required to transport the goods
• Perform pre trip, en-route, and post trip vehicle inspection including the systems, cargo, tires, brake system etc
• Maneuver and Navigate the truck in any kind of weather condition and areas
• Administer bills and maintain the logbooks manually or computerized
• Make records of the cargo, the hours of services, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Respectfully communicate through the communication systems with the other drivers, dispatchers and customers
• Plan the trips accordingly and have all the necessary documents required for transportation
• Do emergency roadside repairs when necessary
• Drive single or as part of 2-person team as per company requirements

Employment Requirements

• Completion of Secondary school is desirable, not mandatory.
• Class 1 or A Driver’s License and Air brake endorsement are required.
• 1-2 years’ experience is desirable. However, No experience is necessary. On the job training will be provided to hired candidates.
• Proficiency to communicate in basic English.
• Must be willing to drive in a team as per the operational requirements, travel across border, for extended periods and overnight.
• Ability to communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using two-way radio, cellular phone.
• Clean driving record.

Benefits

We offer opportunities for training, incentives, and flexible work arrangements. We have latest equipment to make your job easier

On the Job Training

We have an On the job training program in place to train new hires

Flexible Hours

We would try to be as flexible as possible when it come to the work schedule for our truck drivers. We try our level best to offer you the maximum family time. We also welcome Part Timers.

Other

As per Alberta Employment standards, 2 weeks of vacation per year or 4% vacation pay of the gross salary
As per Canada labour code for highway drivers, overtime rate of 1.5 times the regular is applicable after 60 hours per week

How to Apply

We strongly encourage Students, Youth, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, seniors to apply. Willing candidates are requested to apply immediately by:

Email: aftransportalberta@gmail.com

Mail: 135 Redstone Walk NE #202, Calgary, AB T3N 1M6