Full-Time Tractor-trailer Truck Driver in Edmonton
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Air Brakes Endorsement
Documentation Knowledge
Trip reports; Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; 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; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Basic security clearance
Own Tools/Equipment
Cellular phone
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding
Work Location Information
Various locations
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Tractor-trailer A train; Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Transportation/Travel Experience
Provincial/territorial
Personal Suitability
Team player; Reliability