Long haul truck driver

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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 

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

  How to apply

  By email

  jobs.singhfreights@hotmail.com

   

  By mail

  51-4350 23 Street NWEdmonton, ABT6T 1X8

  In person

  9109 17 Street NWEdmonton, ABT6P 0E2Between 09:00 AM and 05:00 PM

  What you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Are you authorized to work in Canada?