driver, heavy truck

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT LTD.; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a professional truck driver to join their team in Spruce Grove. The ideal candidate will possess an AZ class license and have a strong focus on customer service and safety. Responsibilities include driving articulated trucks, conducting vehicle inspections, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for travel across regions.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Overtime availability

Qualifications

• Experience in handling heavy loads and long-distance driving.
• Ability to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Must pass a criminal record check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle and perform maintenance.
• Load and unload goods, ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Reliability

Education

AZ class license

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Tools

GPS

Citizens band (CB) radio

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

• Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

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

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Local
• National
• Regional

Specialization or experience

Security and safety

• 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

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Recognized employer
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes