Long haul truck driver Job

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
7 months to less than 1 year

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

Work setting
Various locations
Responsibilities

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 inspections and oversee all aspects of the 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 specialization
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

Transportation/travel experience
Provincial/territorial
Regional

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

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits
Other benefits

By mail
3315 11 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB
T6T 2C5