Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver in Edmonton
Job Description
Languages
English Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificateOther Languages
Panjabi; PunjabiCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) 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
3 years to less than 5 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radioAdditional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertiseWeight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Valid passportOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employer; Willing to travel internationallyWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; SittingWork Location Information
Various locationsType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Tractor-trailer A train; Tractor-trailer B train; Extended length tractor-trailer combinationTransportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized