Full-Time Gravel Truck Driver in Grande Prairie
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; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Air Brakes EndorsementDocumentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; 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; Citizens band (CB) radioAdditional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer serviceSpecific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; 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; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record checkOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phoneTransportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicleWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime requiredWork Location Information
Various locationsType of Trucking and Equipment
Flatbed; Tractor-trailer A train; Dump truckTransportation/Travel Experience
Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized