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15 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
St. Albert, AB
$36 CAD hourly
Canada

About the job

Employer

Skyhawk Transport Services Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

Various locations

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
  • Mountain driving expertise
  • 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 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
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
  • Extended length tractor-trailer combination
  • Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
  • International
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial
Security and safety
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel internationally
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
  • Cellular phone
  • Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
Experience

No experience (will train)

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes