Driver, heavy truck

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT LTD.; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT LTD. au Canada recrute un conducteur routier expérimenté. Vous travaillerez en convoy et assurerez le chargement/déchargement des marchandises tout en maintenant le véhicule et en respectant les procédures de sécurité.

Les tâches incluent les inspections pré-trip et la communication efficace avec le dispatch. Exigences: licence AZ et autorisations associées; disponibilité pour des déplacements nationaux et internationaux, selon les besoins.

Qualifications

• Détail des exigences: pas de diplôme requis.
• Exigences liées à la conduite et à la sécurité du véhicule.

Responsibilities

• Conduire dans le cadre d'une équipe de deux personnes ou d'un convoi.
• Charger et décharger les marchandises.
• Surveiller l'état du véhicule et inspecter pneus, feux, freins, réfrigération.
• Effectuer les vérifications pré-trip et les entretiens préventifs.
• Transmettre les informations au dispatch central.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Customer service professionalism

Team convoy driving

Load and unload goods

Vehicle inspection

Preventive maintenance

Attention to safety

Communication with dispatch

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 to 70 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• 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
• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

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

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• 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
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes