truck driver

Fortress Fabrications Ltd.; Redcliff; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local trucking company in Redcliff, Alberta, is seeking an experienced driver. The role involves loading and unloading goods, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring safety during transportation. Candidates must possess a Class 1 licence and have a minimum of three years of experience. This position requires physical effort and excellent communication skills. Competitive group insurance benefits are included.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in trucking.
• Knowledge of accident and incident reports.
• Ability to operate GPS and other navigation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect necessary components.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Carry out emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Air Brakes Endorsement

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

Forklift Operator Certification

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Rig cargo
• Operate machines and equipment
• Load and off-load machines
• Load, unload and transport construction materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver\'s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits