Long Haul Truck Driver Job

Vacancies: 6

Languages: English

Employment Terms: Permanent, Full time (40 -60 hours / week)

Employmment Terms: Early morning, Evening, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, Weekend, Overtime available

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Work setting
Various locations

Tasks
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
Pay and receive payments for goods
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
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
CPR Certificate
Defensive Driving Course
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
First Aid Certificate
Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

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

Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial

Area of specialization
Highways and transportation

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking

Benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Other benefits
Team building opportunities

How to Apply

Direct Apply
By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email
[email protected]

By mail
1205 26A St. NW
Edmonton, AB
T6T 2J3

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.