Class 1 Truck Driver - Tanker

Position Summary

Primary responsibility is to safely transport liquid or gaseous cargo, such as chemicals or hazardous materials, to specified destinations. Duties include conducting pre‑trip inspections of the tanker vehicle to ensure it is in optimal working condition and loading and unloading cargo following established safety procedures.

Location:

Edmonton, AB.

Schedule:

4 on 4 off (start time varies). Must be comfortable driving to various regions in Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC, and Manitoba. Must have highway and mountain driving experience. 2–4 nights out (could vary).

• Safely and efficiently inspect, operate, and maintain company and customer‑issued equipment in accordance with transport regulations, TSA, company and customer policies and procedures.
• Document and directly report all safety‑related equipment defects to Canada Cartage and, when applicable, to the customer’s dispatch.
• Continuously exercise safe‑work practices when engaged in work‑related activities (e.g., using material‑handling equipment, manual cargo handling, and vehicle backing).
• Maintain timely communication with the company dispatch office to report daily activity such as arrival and departure times, delays, unscheduled breaks, workplace injuries, motor‑vehicle collisions, and cargo, equipment, and property loss/damages.
• Accurately complete and submit, at shift or trip end, all documentation required for payroll, customer billing, hours of service, vehicle maintenance, etc.
• Continuously comply with current Hours of Service and TDG regulations.
• Inspect cargo prior to acceptance and apply appropriate cargo securement as per NSC Standard 10.

• Valid Class 1/AZ license is required.
• Clean 5‑year commercial driving abstract (no more than 3 demerits and 3 negative events).
• Minimum 5 years of Class 1 driving experience.
• 1–3 years of verifiable tanker driving experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Super B experience is required.
• Mountain driving experience is required.
• Must have excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
• Comfortable with smartphone technology.
• Reliable, flexible, punctual, and safe driving behaviors.
• Comfortable backing in all manner of tight spaces and locations.
• Must be bondable and legally able to work in Canada.

• Shipping documentation
• Loads/Secures/Unloads cargo
• Maintain travel logs
• Transport cargo
• Vehicle safety checks
• Vehicle inspection

• Perks: discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, and more.

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined to meet the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.