long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a physically demanding role that involves customer service and truck operations. This position requires a secondary school graduation certificate and a Class 1 or A driver's license. You will be responsible for addressing customer concerns, arranging travel, and ensuring the safe transport of goods. The job demands attention to detail and the ability to handle heavy loads, making it ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments. If you are reliable, organized, and a team player, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is an asset.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Address customer complaints and arrange travel itineraries.
• Operate trucks and ensure safety of cargo.
• Perform vehicle inspections and emergency repairs.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Team Player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and Specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight Handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player