Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver in Edmonton
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificateCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) EndorsementExperience
No experienceSpecific SkillsTransport and handle dangerous goods; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; 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; 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 vehicle
Documentation KnowledgeAccident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of ladingWeight HandlingUp to 23 kg (50 lbs)Own Tools/EquipmentSteel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phoneTransportation/Travel InformationWilling to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicleWork Conditions and Physical CapabilitiesRepetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; SittingType of Trucking and EquipmentTractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Extended length tractor-trailer combinationTransportation/Travel ExperienceRegional; National; Local; Provincial/territorial; Long-haulPersonal SuitabilityFlexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Organized