Truck driver

Job details

• Location:
  
  High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0
• Salary: 36.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment:
  Permanent employment Full time
• Education:
  
  College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• 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

• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• First Aid Certificate

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

• Local
• National
• Regional

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Group insurance benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees – Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for Indigenous people – Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit