Driver, truck
Langley Freight Lines Edmonton, Alberta
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 60 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting- Various locations
Tasks- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Load and unload goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment- 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- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
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
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Salary: $28.85 hourly
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