class 1 truck driver

Torch Industries Ltd.; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Canada is seeking a driver with mountain driving expertise. The role requires loading and unloading goods, performing vehicle inspections, and valid Class 1/1F/A and Class 3/3F/DF licenses. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be team players, and be willing to travel overnight. Benefits include group insurance.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's licence is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Load and unload goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Citizens band (CB) radio

Job description

Overview

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

• Remote location
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits