driver, truck

www.canadainternational.gc.ca - Jobboard; Edson; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Truck Driver in Edson, Alberta. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy trucks, ensuring professionalism in customer service, and adhering to safety protocols while handling goods. Suitable candidates must have a Class 1 driver’s license and an Air Brake endorsement, alongside strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers an hourly wage of $33.06 and requires commitment to heavy load operations.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Must hold an Air Brake endorsement and a Class 1 or A driver's license.
• Willingness to handle heavy loads and travel for extended periods.
• Knowledge of transportation documentation including bills of lading and inspection reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency roadside repairs.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Judgement

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Tools

GPS

Citizens band (CB) radio

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

• Salary 33.06 hourly / 40 to 55 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation/travel experience

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

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
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-06-27

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