Full-Time Truck Driver, Dangerous Goods in Grande Prairie
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate; Defensive Driving Course; Professional Driver Improvement Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; 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); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of ladingExperience
3 years to less than 5 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radioAdditional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertiseWeight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearanceOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicleWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; SittingType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer B trainTransportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized