truck driver

MANN TRANSPORT LTD; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a skilled truck driver to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting goods safely, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and have experience driving various types of trucks. Join a dynamic team and contribute to our mission of reliable transportation services.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving and handling goods is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods and perform vehicle inspections.
• Obtain special permits for international transport.

Skills

Driving

Safety Compliance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment