Heera Transport Ltd

Long Haul Truck Driver

Long Haul

Job description

Location: Edmonton, AB

Salary: $28.85 CAD hourly for 40 to 50 hours per week

Job Requirements

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience

Will train

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check; Valid passport

Own Tools/Equipment

Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Flatbed

Transportation/Travel Experience

Long-haul

Personal Suitability

Team player; Reliability

Health benefits

Health care plan

Date Posted: June 20, 2022

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