Truck driver

Truck driver 

MRD Transport Ltd.

 

Job details

 LocationEdmonton, AB

T5Y 0L6

 Salary$28.00 / hour

 vacancies6 vacancies

 Employment groups: Youth, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada

 Terms of employmentPermanent employment, Full time40 to 60 hours / week

 Start dateAs soon as possible

 Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Night

 

Job requirements

Languages

English

 

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

 

Experience

Experience an asset

 

Security and Safety

Drug test, Driving record check (abstract)

 

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel for extended periods, Travel expenses paid by employer, Valid driver's licence

 

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Sitting

 

Work Location Information

Various locations

 

Personal Suitability

Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player

 

Communication Systems Experience

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

 

Documentation Knowledge

Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Accident or incident reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

 

Specific Skills

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, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Perform emergency roadside repairs, 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, Perform preventive maintenance

 

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional, Provincial/territorial, Short-haul, National, Local

 

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Dump truck, Tractor-trailer

 

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

 

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

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

 

How to apply

By email

mrdtransport@gmail.com

 

By mail

738 Fraser Vista

 

Edmonton, AB

 

T5Y 0L6

 

Who can apply for this job?

Only persons who are legally allowed to work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, do not apply as the employer will not consider your job application.