Job Description

Job title: Truck Driver

Employer: Falcons Trucking Ltd.

Job location: 235080 Ryan Rd, Rocky View, AB T1X 0K3

Salary: $30.00 to $38.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, full-time, early morning, evening, Flexible hours, Morning, night, day, weekend, overtime required

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 6 vacancies

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, students, and all other qualified candidates.

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting
Various locations

Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate tractor-trailers safely under all weather and road conditions across Canada, including snow, ice, high winds, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain, adjusting driving technique for both refrigerated and dry goods loads
- Transport temperature-sensitive produce, fruits, vegetables, and dry food products on long-haul routes, picking up and delivering to customer locations across provinces
- Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of the tractor, trailer, and safety systems (brakes, tires, lights, coupling, air lines, doors, seals)
- Verify reefer unit operation before loading (temperature settings, fuel, alarms, airflow) and set/monitor trailer temperature per product requirements throughout the trip.
- Ensure the trailer is clean, dry, and suitable for food transport prior to loading, preventing contamination.
- Supervise or assist with loading/unloading, ensuring cargo is properly distributed and secured and airflow is maintained for temperature-controlled goods
- Exercise added caution on mountainous routes with dry goods loads, accounting for load shift, grade, and braking distance
- Monitor cold chain integrity during transit, promptly reporting temperature fluctuations, alarms, or equipment issues
- Maintain trailer seal security and documentation to preserve shipment integrity
- Coordinate with dispatchers, shippers, and receivers on scheduling, delays, and delivery requirements, adhering closely to time-sensitive appointments
- Perform authorized minor roadside repairs/adjustments as needed
- Maintain accurate logbooks, inspection reports, mileage/fuel records, temperature logs, and delivery documentation


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)

Type of trucking and equipment
Dry bulk
Refrigerated
Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience
Long-haul
Provincial/territorial

Additional information
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)

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
Sitting

Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience

Benefits
Other benefits
Learning/training paid by employer

How to apply
By email
falconstrucking11@gmail.com

Or By mail
235080 Ryan RD Rocky View, AB T1X 0K3