truck driver

TrueWest Transport; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated truck drivers to join their team. In this role, you will operate and drive straight or articulated trucks, ensuring the safe transport of goods. You will perform essential inspections and maintenance on your vehicle, while also managing cargo information and communicating with central dispatch. This physically demanding position offers the chance to travel and gain valuable experience, making it ideal for those who are hardworking and enjoy working as part of a team. Join a company that values flexibility and offers mentorship programs for newcomers.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Mentorship programs for newcomers

Coaching and networking opportunities for youth

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class 1/1F/A Licence to operate semi-trailer trucks.
• High school graduation certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods while ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Operate and drive trucks, performing inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Driving skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Hardworking attitude

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Class 1/1F/A Licence

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• 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

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

Transportation/travel information

• 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
• Team player
• Hardworking

Experience

• Experience an asset

Workplace information

• On the road job

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

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