Groceries Truck Driver (Long and Short Haul)

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

Job summary

A transport company based in Edmonton is seeking a Groceries Truck Driver for long and short hauls. This full-time position requires valid Class 1 or A Driver's License and an Air Brakes Endorsement. The ideal candidate will manage the transportation of goods across Alberta while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Competitive pay starts at $34.00 per hour, and travel expenses will be covered.

Benefits

Travel and living-out expenses covered

Truck Provided

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to pass a company driving test.
• Clean commercial driver’s abstract required.
• Criminal record check mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes according to conditions using GPS.
• Operate manual straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform routine pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team Player

Hardworking

Patience

Punctuality

Client focus

Education

Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brakes Endorsement

Tools

GPS Navigation

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Groceries Truck Driver (Long and Short Haul)

• Employer: Uman99 Transport Ltd.
• Bay #40, 15704 – 121A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5V 1B5
• Terms:
• Job Location:
  • Based in Edmonton, AB
  • Required to drive to various client locations in the Province of Alberta
  • Willing to travel for extended periods, including overnight
  • Travel and living-out expenses covered, per company policy
  • Truck Provided
• Salary:
  • $34.00 (starting) to $36.00 per hour, to be negotiated based on experience
  • Salary increases as per company policy
• Terms and Conditions of Employment:
  • Permanent, year-round
  • Full-time (40-50 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday)
  • Shifts include early morning, morning, day, evening, weekend, and night
• Vacancies: 2
• Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job requirements:

• Languages: English
• Credentials:
  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Must be willing and able to pass a company driving test
• Security and Safety:
  • Criminal record check
  • Clean commercial driver’s abstract
  • Driver’s license validity check
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding (Handling heavy loads up to 23 kg/50 lbs)
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Sitting for extended periods of time
  • Large workload
  • Repetitive tasks (e.g. lift, stack, pull, carry)
• Work Site Environment:
  • Work in various weather, temperature and road conditions
  • Exposure to and handling all types of food products, including seafood, meats, dairy, produce, spices, beverages, etc.
• Personal Suitability:
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team Player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience
  • Analytical
  • Punctuality
  • Efficiency
  • Positive Attitude
  • Client focus
• Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, steel-toed safety boots, cellular phone

Duties:

• Plan routes according to conditions using GPS
• Operate and drive manual straight or articulated (tractor-trailer) refrigeration trucks to transport goods and materials
• Maneuvering and backing up heavy trucks or trailers at various delivery sites, including narrow streets, back alleys, etc.
• Manually load and unload goods and hand-bomb them into customer locations
• Perform routine pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate records of delivery routes/distance travelled/hours of service, cargo information, fuel consumption, temperature logs, count sheets, and incident reporting
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; and perform emergency roadside repairs as necessary
• Perform preventive maintenance and brake adjustments
• Provide professionalism in customer service
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch using Citizens Band (CB) radio
• Follow health and safety and work procedures

Other:

• The company will provide training on GPS and e-Logs.

How to apply:

• By email: [e-mail]

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