Long haul truck driver
ROUTE9 GROUP INC. Sturgeon County, Alberta
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Will train
Tasks- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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 emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - AZ class license
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Documentation knowledge- Accident or incident 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- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience- Long-haul
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Personal suitability- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Salary: $29.00 hourly
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