Truck Driver Job

Location: #27, 27123 Hwy 597 Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0
$36.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
15 vacancies

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

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
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
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan

Financial benefits
Commission

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Driver logbook
Trans-border documentation

Trip reports
Transportation/travel experience
International
Long-haul
Provincial/territorial

Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Physically demanding
Sitting

Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player