Full-Time Heavy Truck Driver (Truck Driver) in Edmonton
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Not required
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A)
Experience
Experience an asset
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Flatbed; Concrete mixing
Type of Travel
Short-haul; Long-haul; Local; Provincial/territorial
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports
Communication Equipment Experience
Citizens band (CB) radio; Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Plan travel schedules and routes; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness; Perform preventive maintenance
Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service; Handle inquiries from customers
Security and Safety
Driving record check (abstract); Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: careers@waiward.comWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.