Full-Time Truck Driver in Edmonton
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
Experience
Experience an asset
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; 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; 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 vehicleS
ecurity and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Overtime required
Work Location Information
Various locations
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Reliability; Organized