Full-Time Truck Driver, Heavy Truck in Grande Prairie
Job Description
Languages
EnglishEducation
Secondary (high) school graduation certificateCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Working at heights training; Air Brakes EndorsementDocumentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbookExperience
3 years to less than 5 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipmentAdditional Skills
Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertiseWeight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicleSecurity and Safety
Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug testOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicleWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime requiredWork Location Information
Relocation costs not covered by employerType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Tractor-trailer B train; Liquid bulk; Extended length tractor-trailer combinationTransportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Provincial/territorialPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized