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Long Haul Truck Driver

GB TRANSPORT LTD.
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Edmonton, AB
$37.60 CAD hourly
Canada

About the job

Employer

GB TRANSPORT LTD.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks
  • 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
  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Mountain driving expertise
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • 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
  • 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • AZ class license
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports
Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul

Security and safety
  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
Screening questions
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options

Early morning

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options
  • Evening
  • Morning
  • Night
  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available
Other benefits

Parking available