truck driver

Varsteel Ltd.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Other benefits

Job summary

Varsteel Ltd. in Lethbridge, Alberta, is seeking an experienced truck driver to transport goods to and from job sites. This on-site role requires clean driving record and ability to perform pre-trip inspections, load and unload, and maintain vehicles in good condition.

You will handle payments for goods, ensure safety, and comply with all regulations. A minimum of 2–3 years of driving experience and the required licenses are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• 2–3 years of experience driving trucks.
• On site work with no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brakes Endorsement

Class 1/1F/A Licence

Class 3/3F/DF Licence

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Transportation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Other benefits