long haul truck driver

AHG Transport Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a Truck Driver to operate and maintain vehicles for transporting goods. Candidates must possess a Class 1 driver's license and an Air Brake endorsement. The role involves handling heavy loads, ensuring customer satisfaction, and performing regular vehicle inspections and maintenance. This permanent position offers flexible hours, requiring 40 to 60 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods and ensure safety of cargo.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Professionalism

Heavy Load Handling

Job description

• Experience : Will train

Tasks

• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
• Work Term : Permanent
• Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week

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