Alberta/Southwest B.C. Class 1/AZ Driver - Monday Depart
Company
Bison Transport
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
16 hours ago
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Job Description
Location
Calgary, Alberta
Category
Company Driver
Job Type
Full time
Job Id
R7026
Bison Drivers are paid every week, on time! This position runs 5 days out with an average of 2,200 to 2,500 miles per week
• Depart Calgary on Monday and Wednesday at 1200
• Running on Highways 2 & 3; Calgary to Grand Forks, B.C. with stops in Cranbrook and Trail, B.C. and return to Calgary
• Regional work may be required on Friday
• Hours and days of work might change from time to time according to operational demands
• Freight and destinations might change depending on operational needs
• Additional work might be available upon request
• Changes will apply during road closures
• Average of 2,200 to 2,500 miles per week
• Earning a combination of miles and drops
Candidate Profile:
• Company Driver with tractor trailer experience
• Must have a valid Class 1/AZ license
• Must be able to drive HWY 2 and 3 in B.C. 12 months a year
• Must be able to lift 50 lb. or more
• Must have 6 months of B.C. Mountain experience
• CP Rail experience is preferred
• Reefer experience is preferred
• Must be able to lift 50 lb. or more
• Must be willing to haul all commodities including meat and alcohol
• Reliable, flexible, and punctual
• Strong communication skills
• Values Safety
Are you registered with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? Please register/log-in to the Clearinghouse website https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register and click Go to login.gov. Please follow the instructions provided.
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Bison Transport is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Calgary, Alberta
Category
Company Driver
Job Type
Full time
Job Id
R7026
Bison Drivers are paid every week, on time! This position runs 5 days out with an average of 2,200 to 2,500 miles per week
• Depart Calgary on Monday and Wednesday at 1200
• Running on Highways 2 & 3; Calgary to Grand Forks, B.C. with stops in Cranbrook and Trail, B.C. and return to Calgary
• Regional work may be required on Friday
• Hours and days of work might change from time to time according to operational demands
• Freight and destinations might change depending on operational needs
• Additional work might be available upon request
• Changes will apply during road closures
• Average of 2,200 to 2,500 miles per week
• Earning a combination of miles and drops
Candidate Profile:
• Company Driver with tractor trailer experience
• Must have a valid Class 1/AZ license
• Must be able to drive HWY 2 and 3 in B.C. 12 months a year
• Must be able to lift 50 lb. or more
• Must have 6 months of B.C. Mountain experience
• CP Rail experience is preferred
• Reefer experience is preferred
• Must be able to lift 50 lb. or more
• Must be willing to haul all commodities including meat and alcohol
• Reliable, flexible, and punctual
• Strong communication skills
• Values Safety
Are you registered with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? Please register/log-in to the Clearinghouse website https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register and click Go to login.gov. Please follow the instructions provided.
What is Clearinghouse? https://www.clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
Bison Transport is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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