Full-Time Truck Driver, Truck-trailer in Fort McMurray
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; Defensive Driving Course; CPR Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate; Forklift Operator Certification; FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program; AZ class license; 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
5 years or moreCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertiseWeight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; 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; 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; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; 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
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; 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; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employer; Willing to travel internationallyWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Overtime requiredWork Location Information
Various locations; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs not covered by employerType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Tractor-trailer B trainTransportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; Local; International; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized