Truck Driver

Job details

• Location: On the road job Various locations (Fort MacKay, AB T0P 1C0 & Edmonton, AB T6L 2P4) 
• Salary: 29.00 hourly 
• Terms of employment: 40 to 50 hours per Week. Permanent & Full time
• Day, Early Morning, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Night, On Call, Overtime, Weekend
• Start date: Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Relocation cost covered, signing bonus.
• Vacancies: 4 vacancies.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road job

 Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Remote location
• Room and board provided
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Dump truck
• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Liquid bulk
• Surface mining dump, off-highway
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Parking available

Employment groups Help - Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

Direct Apply

By applying directly on Job Bank (Direct Apply)

By email

ssbrarlogistics@outlook.com

By phone

403-804-4647 Between 09:00 AM and 05:00 PM

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?