driver, truck

Timberjack Home Hardware Building Centre; Edson; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edson is seeking a dedicated truck driver. The role involves loading and unloading goods, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring the safety of cargo. Candidates must have a valid Class 3 driver's license and relevant experience. This position is physically demanding and requires attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience required.
• Must hold Class 3/3F/DF Licence and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods, oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections.
• Ensure safety and security of cargo during transport.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed on site; remote work is not available.

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Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and oversee all vehicle aspects
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's license validity check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's license

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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