Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver in Edmonton
Job Description
Languages
English Education
No degree, certificate or diplomaCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes EndorsementDocumentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of ladingExperience
1 year to less than 2 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipmentAdditional Skills
Professionalism in customer serviceWeight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicleSecurity and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Basic security clearance; Valid passportOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phoneTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Willing to travel internationallyWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime requiredType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; FlatbedTransportation/Travel Experience
International; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized