long haul truck driver

Tavleen Transport LTD; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tavleen Transport LTD is seeking an on-site truck driver to transport goods and materials. You will load and unload, inspect and maintain vehicles, and manage cargo records at the dispatch center.

Responsibilities include driving, handling payments, and performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensuring safety and efficiency at all times. Training is provided where needed to familiarize you with company processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate is required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is preferred or required.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) is required.
• Documentation knowledge related to trucking (e.g., bills of lading, logs) is expected.

Responsibilities

• 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 and other equipment.
• Pay and receive payments for goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

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Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)