truck driver

LX Transport Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de transport recrute un conducteur de camion à Edmonton. Les responsabilités incluent la planification des itinéraires, le transport de marchandises et la communication avec les clients. Le candidat idéal aura un certificat de fin d'études secondaires, au moins 7 mois d'expérience et des compétences en communication. Le poste offre un contrat permanent et nécessite un travail de 40 à 60 heures par semaine.

Qualifications

• Au moins 7 mois d'expérience en conduite de camion.
• Capacité à conduire dans des conditions difficiles.
• Passer des vérifications de dossier criminel et de conduite.

Responsibilities

• Planifier des itinéraires pour minimiser la consommation de carburant.
• Transporter et manipuler des marchandises dangereuses.
• Effectuer des inspections de véhicule avant et après le voyage.

Skills

Compétences en service à la clientèle

Compétences en communication orale

Compétences en communication écrite

Capacité à travailler en équipe

Flexibilité

Fiabilité

Education

Certificat de fin d'études secondaires

Tools

GPS

Job description

Durée de l'emploi

Permanent

Langue de travail

Anglais

Heures de travail

40 to 60 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Sitting

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes