Long Haul Truck Driver
- 2183227 Alberta Ltd. – Posted by Dark Rider
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Job ID : 55327
- Category : Transportation
- Job Type : Full-Time
- Salary : $29.00 Hourly
- Anticipated Start Date : 2022-06-01
- Posting Date : 19 May 2022
- Expiry Date : 19 May 2023
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Description
Job requirements
Languages
English
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program must be completed.
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A or AZ), or
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement,
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Load and unload goods
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Specific Skills/Job Duties
Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Trip reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Bill of lading
- Communication Systems Experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- Additional Skills
- Mountain driving expertise
- Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated
- Transportation/Travel Experience
- National, International, Provincial/territorial, Long-haul
- Security and Safety
- Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check;
- Own Tools/Equipment
- Cellular phone;
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally;
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Attention to detail; Sitting;
- Work Location Information
- Relocation costs covered by employer;
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized;
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Apprentices, Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Students, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
- If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to Apply
By email
By phone
780-271-7400 Between 09:30 AM and 05:30 PM
By mail
1811 21st Street
Edmonton, AB
T6T 2L1
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