long haul truck driver

Impact Freight Services Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services company in Edmonton is seeking a truck driver to transport goods. The ideal candidate must have an Air Brakes Endorsement and a Class 1 or A driver's license. Responsibilities include loading and unloading cargo, driving as part of a team, and ensuring the safety of the vehicle and goods. The position offers full-time hours ranging from 40 to 60 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Professionalism in customer service.
• Air Brakes Endorsement and Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection.
• Ensure safety and security of cargo.

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience

• Will train
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 to 60 hours per week