long haul truck driver

Pal Transport; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Canada is looking for a dedicated truck driver. The role involves planning routes, addressing customer concerns, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates should have mountain driving expertise and previous experience in transportation. The position is classified as a green job, contributing to environmental goals. Benefits include other assistance opportunities. Applicants should expect frequent travel and the ability to work as part of a two-person team.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Frequent or constant travel is required.
• Experience from 1 to less than 7 months preferred.
• Green job contributing to environmental preservation.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive as part of a two-person team.

Skills

Transportation logistics

Customer service

Mountain driving expertise

Route planning

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS equipment

Computer equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Green job

Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs.

This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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

Benefits

• Other benefits