Long Haul Truck Driver

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Long Haul Truck Driver

Posted by: Tranhaul Transport Ltd

Job Description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
  • 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
  • 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 

  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • 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

  • Long-haul
  • National

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Locaton
  • 16523 132 ST NW EdmontonAB T6V 0J5
  • Salary 28.85 hourly /  40 to 60 hours per Week
  • Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
  • Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • 3 vacancies

How to apply

By email

jobstranhaul@gmail.com

 

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