Full-Time Truck Driver (To Operate Tractor-Trailer Combination) in Grande Prairie
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Not required
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; WHMIS Certificate; H2S (Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness) Training; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate
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Experience
Experience an asset
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Extended length tractor-trailer combination; Flatbed; Dump
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Type of Travel
Short-haul; Long-haul; Local; Regional; Provincial/territorial
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Accident or incident reports
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Communication Equipment Experience
Cellular phone; Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
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Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Loading and unloading of goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness; Perform preventive maintenance
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Security and Safety
Driving record check (abstract); Drug test
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Travel expenses paid by employer
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Work Location Information
Willing to relocate
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Numeracy; Problem solving; Decision making; Job task planning and organizing
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How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.irsinc.caWe 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.