truck driver
- AB, Canada
- Parkland County, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Security and safety
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Various locations
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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Load and unload goods
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Tractor-trailer
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate a tractor-trailer to transport goods, including dangerous goods, while safely loading, unloading, securing, and documenting cargo. Plan efficient routes, communicate with dispatch and customers, and inspect, maintain, and repair the vehicle as needed.
Requirements
The role requires 3 to less than 5 years of experience and a Class 1/1F/A licence for semi-trailer trucks; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Candidates must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle, handle loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and meet the stated driving-record and drug-testing requirements.
Skills
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Fuel-Efficient Driving
- Customer Service
- Mountain Driving
- Load Handling
- Vehicle Inspection
- Brake Adjustment
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Dispatch Communication
- Cargo Documentation
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Tarping and Cargo Security
- Manual Transmission Driving
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Class 1/1F/A Licence
- Semi-Trailer Trucks
- Tractor-Trailer
- Manual Transmission
- GPS
- Route Planning
- Fuel Consumption
- Carbon Emissions
- Mountain Driving
- Dangerous Goods
- Bill of Lading
- Trans-Border Documentation
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Brake Adjustment
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Central Dispatch
- Cargo Security
- Tarping
- Driving Record Check
- Drug Test
- Customer Service