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Location
Edmonton, ABT6E 2H4
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Work location
On site
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Salary$37.50HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Overtime required, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
3 vacancies
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Job Bank
#3676506
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
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Mountain driving expertise
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform brake adjustments
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Perform preventive maintenance
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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AZ class license
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Bill of lading
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Driver logbook
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Trans-border documentation
Type of trucking and equipment
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Dry bulk
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Refrigerated
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Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
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International
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Long-haul
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Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Security and safety
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Valid passport
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Drug test
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Sitting
Own tools/equipment
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Hard hat
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Safety vest
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player