truck driver Job

1 vacancy

37.50 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

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
Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
Professionalism in customer service
Load and unload goods
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
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brakes Endorsement
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training
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
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

Regional

Additional information
Security and safety

Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle
Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized

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]

Business address:
84 Stratton Close SE
Medicine Hat, AB
T1B 4S8

What you must include in your application:

Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

References attesting experience