long haul truck driver

G NAAZ TRUCKING LTD.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Edmonton is hiring a Truck Driver. The role involves loading and unloading goods, driving trucks, and ensuring vehicle condition. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and a Class 1 Licence, with preference for those who are hardworking team players. This is a permanent position requiring 30 to 40 hours of work per week, offering mentorship programs and other benefits.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Mentorship programs for newcomers

Networking opportunities for youth

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Valid driver's licence and willing to travel internationally.
• Physically demanding and repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform preventive maintenance.
• Record cargo information and file trip reports.

Skills

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver logbook

Trip reports

Job description

Education :

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience :

• Experience an asset

Tasks :

1. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
2. Load and unload goods
3. Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
4. Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
5. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
6. Perform preventive maintenance
7. Receive and relay information to central dispatch
8. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
9. Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge :

• Driver logbook
• Trip reports

Transportation / travel information :

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling :

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability :

• Team player
• Hardworking

Workplace information :

• On the road job

Other benefits :

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer

Support for newcomers and refugees :

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths :

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week