truck driver

Joe Trucking; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled truck driver to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating straight or articulated trucks, ensuring the safe transport of goods across various locations. You will be responsible for vehicle inspections, loading and unloading cargo, and maintaining communication with dispatch. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and the ability to handle heavy loads. If you are ready to take on the open road and contribute to a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) is required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods and perform inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance and relay information to dispatch.

Skills

Teamwork

Heavy Load Handling

Vehicle Inspection

Driving Skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Trip Recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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