truck driver, flatbed

Candid Trucking Inc.; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Candid Trucking Inc. is hiring a truck driver to operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods at the City of Leduc site in Alberta. You will load and unload, drive with a two-person team, and coordinate with central dispatch to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires a valid Class 1/A license, Air Brake endorsement, and 1–7 months of driving experience. This is an on-site position with no remote work, and occasional long-haul or international travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation is required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and Class 1/A license are required.
• 1 to less than 7 months driving experience.
• On-site work with no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Provide professional customer service.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition and tires, lights, brakes, and storage.
• Record cargo information, hours, distance, and fuel consumption.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Safety minded

Education

Secondary high school

Tools

Air Brake Endorsement

Class 1/A License

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

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Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• 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)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots