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**.**
• 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.
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• 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

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

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