long haul truck driver

Kahlon Trucking & Transport; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation service company in Edmonton is seeking a Class 1 or A truck driver with a secondary school graduation certificate. The candidate will be responsible for operating trucks, loading and unloading goods, and performing vehicle inspections and maintenance. Flexibility and reliability are key traits, and safety awareness is vital. This is a permanent position with 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Safety and security of cargo is essential.
• Must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Physical capability to handle a heavy workload.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.
• Load and unload goods as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Ability to handle heavy loads

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Dusty

Tasks

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 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
• 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
• Driver logbook

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking

Experience

• Will train

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week