Full-Time Truck Driver, Freight in Lethbridge
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement; Professional Driver Improvement Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
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Documentation 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 lading
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Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer)
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail; Sitting
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Extended length tractor-trailer combination
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Local; Short-haul
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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