Truck driver

• Location Airdrie, ABT4B 5K8
• Work location On site
• Salary$37.50HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3634567

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• 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

• 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
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience