Full-Time Truck Driver, Freight in Edmonton
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Driver’s Licence (Class 3 or D)
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer; Extended length tractor-trailer combination; Flatbed
Type of Travel
Long-haul; Local
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; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Plan travel schedules and routes; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Pay and receive payments for 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
Transportation/Travel Information
Own vehicle; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to:phelicia@spiritstaffing.comWe 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.
Job Categories: Truck Driver. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Edmonton. Salaries: $15-$20 / hour.