Long Haul Truck Driver

Job IDB5-5B-D7-14-20-66
CompanyKaran Construction Ltd.
LocationEdmonton
ProvinceAlberta
Date Posted2019-10-05
Posted Until2020-04-02
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryTransportation
Description
Vacancies: 2

Terms: Permanent, Full time

Benefits: As per collective agreement

Employer covers the relocation costs

Duties: Load and unload goods, Drive lighter, special purpose trucks, Perform preventive maintenance, Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport materials and goods. Perform brake adjustments, Pay and receive payments for goods, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Transport and handle dangerous goods, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption, Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Documentation Knowledge:
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Driver logbook, Bill of landing, Accident or incident reports, Dangerous goods occurrence reports, Trans-border documentation, Trip reports, Maintenance and repair reports

Personal Suitability:
Effective interpersonal skills, flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Team player, Excellent written and oral communication
Start DateAs soon as possible
Salary$28.00 per hour for 40 hours/week
CredentialsBear awareness Certificate, Air Brakes Endorsement, Working at heights training, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate,Driver's License (Class 1 or A), CPR Certificate, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certificate, First Aid Certificate
Education RequirementsSecondary ( high ) school graduation certificate
Essential SkillsWilling to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Own transportation, Drive manual transmission vehicle, travel expenses paid by employer, Willing to travel overnight, Attention to detail, Large workload, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Remote location, Willing to relocate
Experience2 years to less than 3 years
LanguagesEnglish
Weight HandlingUp to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Work SettingsVarious locations
Additional SkillsProfessionalism in customer service, Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques, Address customer's complaints or concerns, Mountain driving expertise, Operate GPS and other navigation equipment, Citizen band(CB) radio, Trip recorder (on board computer)
OtherStaff accommodation provided, Relocation costs covered by employer
How To ApplyBy email:
sonugill09@gmail.com