31 Jan 2024

Truck Driver

  • The Minhas Group – Posted by The Minhas Group
  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Job ID : 142597
  • Category : Transportation
  • Job Type : Full-Time
  • Salary : $29 Hourly
  • Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
  • Posting Date : 31 Jan 2024
  • Expiry Date : 30 Jan 2025

Description

Overview

Number of Position: 04

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • 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
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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

  • Dry bulk
  • Extended length tractor-trailer combination
  • Flatbed
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional

Security and safety

  • Valid passport

Transportation/travel information

  • 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

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Employment groups Help – Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Mature workers, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary 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.

 

 

 

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How to Apply

How to apply

Direct Apply

By applying directly on Job Bank (Direct Apply)

By email

hiring.minhas@outlook.com

By mail

2137 53 ST SWEdmonton, ABT6X 1X3

 

Job Categories: Transportation. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 276 days.

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