Full-Time Truck Driver in Fort McMurray
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
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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
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Citizens band (CB) radio
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Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 45 kg (100 lbs); Up to 9 kg (20 lbs); More than 45 kg (100 lbs); Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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 vehicle
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Security and Safety
Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test
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Own Tools/Equipment
Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
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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; Willing to travel internationally
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Extended length tractor-trailer combination
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul
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Personal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Reliability; Organized
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How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: jobs@higginbothamtrucking.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.