truck driver

Bulls Transport; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Truck Driver to join its team in Edmonton. The role involves operating vehicles, planning routes, and ensuring the safety of cargo while keeping records of trips. Candidates must possess a Class 1 or A driver's license, and training is available for those new to the field.

Qualifications

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) is required.
• Will train, making previous experience not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Perform inspections of the vehicle and maintain cargo safety.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Load and unload goods
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Will train

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)