truck driver

Tara Express Line Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable transportation solutions. As a truck driver, you will play a crucial role in minimizing environmental impact while ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of goods. Your responsibilities will include planning routes using advanced navigation tools, maintaining vehicle safety, and providing exceptional customer service. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to positive environmental outcomes while advancing your career in the logistics industry. If you're passionate about driving and making a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class 1 / 1F / A Licence for semi-trailer trucks.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring safety and security.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Route Planning

Customer Service

Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Education

Secondary School Graduation Certificate

Tools

GPS Equipment

Computer Equipment

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• 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
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience

• Will train
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes