Driver, truck

Canada Job Bank; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 123,984,000 - 129,494,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision care

Bonus

Group insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Langley Freight Lines in Edmonton, AB is seeking a truck driver for a permanent full-time position. The role requires mountain driving experience, a Class 1/A license with air brake endorsements, and strong customer service skills.

Expect loads, tarping, dispatch communication, and periodic long hours with overtime possibilities. Candidates should be fluent in English, reliable, and capable of handling heavy loads and physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English as required.
• Hold a Secondary School graduation certificate.
• Air Brakes Endorsement and Class 1/A license are required.
• Mountain driving experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer (B train) and operate associated equipment.
• Load and unload goods and tarp cargo for safety.
• Relay information to central dispatch and follow routes.
• Perform basic maintenance and safety checks.
• Travel provincially/short-haul as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability

Good judgment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Air Brakes Endorsement (Z)

Driver's License Class 1/A

Job description

Employer Name: Langley Freight Lines
Position: Driver, truck
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $29.50 hourly / 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Edmonton, AB T6S 1C5

Langley Freight Lines, situated in Edmonton, AB T6S 1C5, is seeking applications for the job position of Driver, truck, who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a permanent or full-time position. The shift timings for this position include Overtime, Shift and Flexible hours.

• The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
• The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
• The candidate must drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
• The candidate must load and unload goods.
• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
• The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
• The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
• The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
• The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.
• The candidate must hold an Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, and a valid Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in various locations to support employees stationed at different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

• The candidate must have experience in operating a tractor-trailer B train.
• The candidate must have prior experience operating a Citizens Band (CB) radio, GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, as well as a trip recorder (on-board computer).

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at the provincial/territorial level.
• The candidate must have short-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must undergo a driving record check (abstract) as part of the security and safety requirements.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on a frequent basis.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have a cellular phone, a hard hat, and steel-toed safety boots.
• The employer will provide Health and Financial benefits to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as Vision care benefits that cover or reduce the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for good performance, as well as Group insurance benefits offered by the employer, which extend coverage to the employee’employee’employee’stsng spouses, children and parents and Life insurance to help their loved ones deal with the financial impact of their death.