Logging Truck Driver Job

Location: Edson, AB - T7E 1K5
Work location: On the road
Salary: 37.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full-time
Requirement: Evening, Morning, On call, Day, Overtime required
Start Date: Starts as soon as possible
vacancies: 1 vacancy

Overview:

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On the road: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting: Willing to relocate

Responsibilities:

Tasks:

Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Mountain driving expertise
Professionalism in customer service
Load and unload goods
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Perform brake adjustments
Perform emergency roadside repairs
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Perform preventive maintenance
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials:

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

-Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
-Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialisation:

Documentation knowledge:

-Accident or incident reports
-Bill of lading
-Driver logbook
-Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
-Maintenance and repair reports
-Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment:

-Logging, highway
-Logging, off-highway
-Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience:
-Citizens band (CB) radio

Transportation/travel experience:
-Long-haul
-Provincial/territorial

Additional information:

Security and safety:
-Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information:
-Drive manual transmission vehicle
-Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities:
-Attention to detail
-Handling heavy loads
-Physically demanding
-Repetitive tasks

Weight handling:
-Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment:
-Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability:
-Judgement
-Organized
-Team player
-Hardworking
-Patience

Direct Apply:

By phone
431-541-6000 Between 04:00 PM and 06:00 PM

By mail
1836, 56 Street SW
Edmonton, AB
T6X 1T6