truck driver

ABS Trucking Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trucking company is seeking reliable truck drivers to operate and transport goods across various locations. The role involves ensuring vehicle safety, performing regular inspections, and maintaining cargo security. The ideal candidate should have a Class 1 driver's license and a secondary school graduation certificate, along with a strong focus on safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in truck driving is an asset.
• Ability to perform emergency roadside repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Must ensure safety and security of cargo.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, and fuel consumption.

Skills

Attention to detail

Vehicle operation

Safety awareness

Maintenance skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Class 1 or A Driver's License

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Work conditions and physical capabilities