long haul truck driver

Nishan Transport; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a professional Truck Driver to join their team. The role involves operating trucks to transport goods, performing inspections, and maintaining high standards of customer service. Applicants should possess a Class 1 license and be prepared for a dynamic work environment, including various locations and tasks on the road. The company offers various benefits including group insurance and paid training.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Learning / training paid by employer

Free parking available

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Requires Class 1 / 1F / A Licence for semi trailer trucks.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is needed.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods and operate trucks to transport materials.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• 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)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Local
• National
• Regional
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Recognized employer

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Travel insurance

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