long haul truck driver

Punjdariatransport; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Alberta is seeking a long haul truck driver. This full-time position involves operating trucks, handling customer service, and conducting vehicle inspections. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school diploma and a Class 1 or A driver's license. This role contributes to positive environmental outcomes as part of Canada's green job initiative.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and Class 1 or A driver's license necessary.
• Willingness to train and handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Address customer complaints and ensure safety of cargo.

Skills

Customer Service

Vehicle Inspection

Heavy Load Handling

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

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Overview

Education :

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : Will train. On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green Job Information : This position is a green job, as it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Responsibilities :

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and Specialization :

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

Additional Information :

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities :

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Seniority Level : Entry level

Employment Type : Full-time

Job Function : Management and Manufacturing