truck driver

5 Guys Transport Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Guys Transport Inc is seeking truck drivers for various locations, offering relocation costs covered by the employer. The role involves operating tractor-trailers, completing inspections, and ensuring the safety of cargo during transport. Candidates must have a valid Class 1 driver's license and a secondary school graduation certificate, with flexibility and reliability as key personal attributes.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driver's license required.
• Must be willing to travel for extended periods.
• Experience in truck driving is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks and operate vehicles to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.
• Load and unload cargo, ensuring safety and security.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Tractor-trailer

GPS

CB radio

Job description

• Education :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

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 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)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• National

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability

Experience

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

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities