Groceries Long Haul Driver

McBride Career Group Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Groceries Long Haul Driver to join their dynamic team in Edmonton. This permanent, full-time position offers the opportunity to drive across Alberta, with a focus on safety and customer service. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their driving career. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to reliability. If you're ready to take the wheel in a rewarding driving role, this is the chance you've been waiting for!

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Training on GPS and e-Logs

Occasional overtime

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Air Brakes Endorsement and Class 1 or A Driver’s License required.
• No experience necessary; training provided on GPS and e-Logs.

Responsibilities

• Drive manual transmission vehicles and operate trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections on vehicles.
• Ensure professionalism in customer service and perform emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Judgement

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Education

No education required

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Citizens band (CB) radio

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Groceries Long Haul Driver (NOC 73300)

• Employer: Uman99 Transport Ltd.
• 13108 – 122 Street, Edmonton, AB T5L 0E9
• Location: Based in Edmonton, AB. Required to drive to various client locations in the Province of Alberta.
• Salary: $34.00 to $35.40 per hour, to be negotiated based on experience. Salary increases as per company policy.
• Hours: 40-50 hours per week (Sunday to Thursday)
• Vacancies: 2 vacancies
• Terms and Conditions of Employment: Permanent, full-time, year-round, Occasional Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, night
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Job requirements:

• Languages: English
• Education: No education required
• Experience: No experience required. The company will provide training on GPS and e-Logs.
• Credentials: Air Brakes Endorsement, Driver’s License (Class 1 or A). A driving test must be passed before hiring.
• Security and Safety: Criminal record check, Driver’s validity license check, Driving record check (abstract)
• Type of Trucking and Equipment: Refrigerated, Tractor-trailer
• Transportation/Travel Information: Provincial, Long-haul, Regional; Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight, travel expenses paid by employer.
• Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads up to 23 kg/50 lbs (Hand-bombing), Sitting for extended periods of time, Large workload, Repetitive tasks.
• Personal Suitability: Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Team player, Excellent oral communication
• Documentation Used: Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Accident or incident reports, Trip reports, Maintenance and repair reports
• Communication systems: Citizens band (CB) radio, Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Duties:

• Perform preventive maintenance
• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform brake adjustments
• Professionalism in customer service
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Load and unload goods

How to apply

• By email: [e-mail]
• By mail: 13108 – 122 Street, Edmonton, AB T5L 0E9

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors are welcome to apply