Full-Time Truck Driver (Vacuum, Combo, Tank) in Grande Prairie
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Not applicable
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Driver’s Licence (Class 3 or D); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer; Tractor-trailer B train; Liquid bulk; Hydrovac
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Type of Travel
Short-haul; Long-haul; Local; Regional; Provincial/territorial
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports; Dangerous goods occurrence reports
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Communication Equipment Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer); Cellular phone; Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
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Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Perform brake adjustments; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service; Handle inquiries from customers; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
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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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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
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Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
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Work Location Information
Various locations
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing
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How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.troyer.ca/employment/We 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.