truck driver

G&S Gill trucking LTD; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Canada is seeking drivers to operate trucks for local and long-haul transport. Responsibilities include loading/unloading goods, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates should be reliable, organized, and possess the necessary driving certifications. This role requires physical stamina and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to load and unload goods.
• Experience with pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Drivers should have familiarity with bills of lading and trip reports.

Responsibilities

• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Oversee and inspect vehicle condition before and after trips.
• Record cargo information and communicate with dispatch.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Flexible

Reliable

Organized

Team player

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 setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week