truck driver, long haul Job

truck driver, long haul

Skyview Transport Ltd

Job details

Location Edmonton, ABT6T 0V5
Work location On site
Salary36.00 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift
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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Work setting

Remote location
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
Mountain driving expertise
Professionalism in customer service
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
Load and unload goods
Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Defensive Driving Course
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

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
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Flatbed
Refrigerated
Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

International
Long-haul
National

Additional information
Security and safety

Valid passport
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle
Own transportation
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel internationally
Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety vest
Gloves

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience

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
2804 16 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T6T 0V5