winch truck driver

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Alberta is hiring a Truck Driver to operate and maintain vehicles in the oilfield construction industry. Responsibilities include planning routes, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must hold a Class 1 license and have 3-5 years of driving experience. Benefits include health insurance and paid training.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in trucking.
• Experience with transporting dangerous goods.
• Knowledge of driving manuals and safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Plan routes minimizing fuel consumption.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Air Brakes Endorsement

Class 1/1F/A Licence

First Aid Certificate

Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness Certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Tractor-trailer

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

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.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Transportation
• Oilfield construction industry

Responsibilities Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Operate two-way radios

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hoists or winches

Additional information Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available