Truck driver
DREAM LOGISTICS INC. Edmonton, Alberta
Permanent
As soon as possible
Description
- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 35 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience:
Education- No degree, certificate or diploma
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
- 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
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
Documentation knowledge- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Security and safety- Valid passport
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Attention to detail
Weight handling- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Own tools/equipment- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Tools
- Safety vest
- Gloves
Personal suitability- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Screening questions- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Experience- 7 months to less than 1 year
Workplace information- On the road job
Salary: $29.50 hourly
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