truck driver Job

truck driver

MRD Transport Ltd.

Job details

Location Edmonton, AB T5Y 0L6
Work location On site
Salary36.00 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies 1 vacancy

Overview
Languages

English
Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years
On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting

Various locations

Responsibilities
Tasks

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

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

Type of trucking and equipment

Dump truck
Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

Local
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul

Additional information
Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees

Support for Indigenous people

Supports for visible minorities

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.

How to apply

By email
[email protected]

By mail
738 Fraser Vista
Edmonton, AB
T5Y 0L6

What you must include in your application:
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you have experience working in this field?