truck driver

GURU SEWA TRUCKING LTD; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation is seeking dedicated truck drivers to join their team. This role involves driving straight or articulated trucks, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring the safety of cargo during transport. Ideal candidates will possess a Class 1/1F/A Licence and a valid driver's license, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently in a team. If you are reliable, organized, and ready to take on the challenges of long-distance travel, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a positive impact in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Class 1/1F/A Licence is required for operating semi-trailer trucks.
• Valid driver's license and experience in driving manual transmission vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials, ensuring safety and security.
• Load and unload cargo, perform inspections, and maintain vehicle condition.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/Travel Experience

• National

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes