Truck driver

TAVLEEN TRANSPORT LTD.; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 110,318,000 - 137,898,000; Full time

Job summary

TAVLEEN TRANSPORT LTD. is seeking a truck driver to operate and manage long-haul routes across varied locations. The role requires attention to safety, load management, and compliance with transportation regulations.

Applicants should have a secondary school diploma and 1–2 years of driving experience, plus the necessary driver credentials and English language proficiency. The position is permanent, full-time, with on-the-road duties and frequent travel.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• 1–2 years of driving experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required driver credentials (Air Brake Endorsement, Class 1/A).

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload cargo and tarp as needed.
• Obtain permits and documents for international routes as required.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel usage.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle and report any issues.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections.

Skills

English

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Truck driver

Company: TAVLEEN TRANSPORT LTD.

Job Details

• Location: 22704 113 Ave Edmonton, AB T5S 2S5
• Work location: On the road
• Salary: 38.50 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 4

Overview

• Languages: English
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Work setting: Various locations

Work Locations

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

Responsibilities

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

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

Experience and Specialization

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunities

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

• Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth; Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Who can apply for this job?

• a Canadian citizen
• 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.