Full-Time Truck Driver, Long Haul in Edmonton
Job Description
Languages
English Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificateDocumentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbookExperience
2 years to less than 3 yearsAdditional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer serviceWeight 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 vehicleSecurity and Safety
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract)Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Willing to travel internationallyWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime requiredPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized