Job Opportunity: Dump Truck Drivers Needed in Canada at Alzas Inc.
Company: Alzas Inc.
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Date Posted: 24/11/2023
Closing Date: 24/12/2023
Pay Rate: $27.01 per hour / 30 to 40 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent/Full-time
Who Can Apply: Canadian and International Drivers Welcome
About the Company:
Alzas Inc. is a dynamic and forward-thinking company based in Calgary, AB, Canada, known for its commitment to excellence in the transportation industry. Specializing in hiring dump truck drivers, Alzas Inc. offers a permanent, full-time position with competitive pay rates. The company values Canadian and international drivers, welcoming skilled professionals to join its team. With a focus on safety and customer service, Alzas Inc. operates in remote locations and various settings, requiring drivers to demonstrate expertise in vehicle maintenance and impeccable driving records. Emphasizing credentials, experience, and professionalism, Alzas Inc. provides an opportunity for individuals with a strong work ethic to thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Overview:
- Languages: English
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
- Experience: 3 to less than 5 years
Work Setting:
- Remote location
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities:
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring the safety and security of cargo
Credentials:
- Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
- Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
Experience and Specialization:
- Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
- Type of trucking and equipment: Dump truck
- Communication systems experience: Citizens Band (CB) radio
- Transportation/travel experience: Local, Provincial/territorial
This is a Canadian Government-approved job opportunity! Closing date 24/12/2023.
Additional Information:
- Security and Safety:
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity license check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
- Transportation/Travel Information:
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Own vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by the 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
- Overtime required
- 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
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgment
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits:
- Financial Benefits:
- Gasoline paid
- Other Benefits:
- Free parking available
