Full-Time Truck Driver, Dangerous Goods (Propane Truck Driver) in Edmonton
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Not applicable; Not required
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; WHMIS Certificate; H2S (Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness) Training; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Air Brake Adjustment Certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer B train
Type of Travel
Regional; Provincial/territorial
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports; Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Communication Equipment Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio; Cellular phone; Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Plan travel schedules and routes; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Perform brake adjustments; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs
Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service; Handle inquiries from customers; Owner-operator business skills
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Medical exam; Drug test
Transportation/Travel Information
Own vehicle; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Public transportation is not available
Work Location Information
Willing to relocate
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Computer use; Continuous learning
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: rdodyk@shaw.caWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.