truck driver

PREMIUM PRECAST; Calgary; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Precast in Edmonton, AB is hiring a professional truck driver for on-the-road routes across various locations. The role requires loading/unloading cargos, route planning to cut fuel use, and maintaining safety standards.

You will operate and drive straight or articulated trucks, conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and communicate with central dispatch. A Class 1 or A license and Air Brake endorsement are required.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 1–2 years driving experience is preferred.
• Clean driving record and valid license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes to minimize fuel use and emissions.
• Provide professional customer service.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo info, hours of service and distance traveled.
• Relay information to central dispatch.
• Oversee loading and unloading of cargo.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation

CB radio

On-board computer

Job description

Job details

• Location 5710 17 Street NW Edmonton , AB T6P 1S4
• Work location On the road
• Salary 37.50 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3691512

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 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
• Direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo
• Assist equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment or truck

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
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Area of specialization

• Install structural and architectural pre-cast concrete components

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Driver's abstract

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-12-04

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