truck driver
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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
Tasks
- Mountain driving expertise
- 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 brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
- Local
- Long-haul
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including on mountain and international routes, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, complete required transport and service records, communicate with dispatch, and perform brake adjustments or emergency roadside repairs as needed.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 1 to less than 2 years of experience, a Class 1 or A driver's licence, and an Air Brake (Z) endorsement. Candidates should be able to handle heavy loads and physically demanding, repetitive work, and demonstrate attention to detail, communication, flexibility, judgment, organization, reliability, and teamwork.
Skills
- Truck Driving
- Mountain Driving
- Cargo Loading and Unloading
- International Cargo Transport
- Vehicle Inspection
- Brake Adjustment
- Roadside Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Dispatch Communication
- Cargo Documentation
- Tarping and Cargo Security
- Long-Haul Driving
- Attention to Detail
- Heavy Load Handling
- Oral Communication
- Reliability
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- Truck Driver
- Straight Truck
- Articulated Truck
- Mountain Driving
- International Routes
- Cargo Transport
- Load and Unload
- Tarping
- Cargo Security
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Class 1 or A Driver's Licence
- Bill of Lading
- Driver Logbook
- Inspection Report
- Trip Report
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Brake Adjustment
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vehicle Inspection
- Hours of Service
- Fuel Consumption
- Central Dispatch
- Local Driving
- Long-Haul Driving