Truck driver

Tobermory; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

K Dhillon Trucking Ltd. in Edmonton, AB is seeking self-motivated truck drivers with strong interpersonal skills. Open positions are permanent and full-time with 2 vacancies and a starting wage of $29.50 per hour for 40–60 hours per week.

Candidates must hold an Air Brake Endorsement and a Class 1 or A license. English fluency and reliability are essential; ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work well in a team are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• No formal education prerequisites listed.
• Experience is an asset.
• Air Brake Endorsement and Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required.
• Ability to handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Organized and flexible in nature.
• Good judgement required.
• Reliable and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition including brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments as needed.
• Carry out emergency roadside repairs.
• Complete pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections; oversee vehicle aspects.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Relay information to central dispatch.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Reliability

Organized

Flexible

Good judgement

Air Brake Endorsement

Driver's License Class 1/A

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

K Dhillon Trucking Ltd. based in Edmonton, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Truck driver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: K Dhillon Trucking Ltd.
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $29.50 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Edmonton, AB

• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
• The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
• The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
• The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
• The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
• The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must have Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Documentation knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports and trip reports.
• The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough driver’s licence validity check and driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.