truck driver, long haul

Dhanoa Bros. Transport Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company located in Canada is seeking a Truck Driver responsible for operating straight or articulated trucks. Applicants should possess an AZ class license and have experience with vehicle inspections and cargo management. The role includes long-haul driving and adhering to safety protocols. Competitive benefits like free parking are offered.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• AZ class license or equivalent required.
• Experience in long-haul driving preferred.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

CB radio

Job description

Overview

• Duration of employment: Permanent
• Working language: English
• Working hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial / territorial
• Regional

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available