Full-Time Freight Truck Driver in Edmonton
Job Description
Languages
EnglishEducation
Secondary (high) school graduation certificateCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of ladingExperience
1 year to less than 2 yearsAdditional 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; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; 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; 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 vehicleSecurity and Safety
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug testOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hatTransportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver’s licenceWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Overtime requiredType of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Flatbed; Dump truckTransportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Local; Short-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized