Job Description

Chinook Transport Service is a family-owned and operated temperature-controlled cartage company shipping FTL and LTL produce, dairy, meats, seafood, baked goods and beverages throughout Calgary and surrounding areas.

We are currently seeking a Commercial Driver to join our team to assist in managing our amazing growth in the temperature-controlled last-mile trucking industry. This is a very hands-on position requiring the right individual to quickly familiarize themselves with our operations and make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for daily pre and post-trip vehicle inspections, Fueling, identifying and reporting safety or mechanical hazards. Ensuring assigned deliveries are completed in a timely and safe manner and communicating any delays if they occur. Completing other tasks as assigned, including assisting in warehouse operations when necessary. Completing post-shift duties and ensuring that submitted documentation is complete and accurate. Operating a forklift in a warehouse to load and unload truck.

Requirements:

Valid Driver's license required. Airbrake certificate (Q endorsement) Experience loading and unloading LTL trailers and trucks

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General knowledge of the transportation industry. Basic computer skills are required. Strong command of the English language and good communication skills, both verbal and written. Physically capable of lifting 50lbs. Excellent time management, decision making and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision. Availability to work occasional overtime. clean driver abstract. Pay depends on experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

8 - 12 hour shift Day / Evenings / Night / Weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Commercial driving: 3 years (required) Offloading trailers using forklift: 1 year (preferred) Backing up 53 ft truck and trailer: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Canadian Class 1 License (required)
Work Location: In person