We need six (6) Long Haul Truck Drivers. As a truck driver, you will be required to operate a tractor-trailer and haul commercial goods over long distances. You will be required to depart for destinations thousands of kilometres away from home. You will be required to cross-interprovincial boundaries and travel over international routes across North America. You will be required to be away home for several days per week or weeks at a time.
Wage: $27.00 per hour for 40 to 60 hours per week
As per Commercial Vehicle Drivers’ Hours of Service Regulation, Overtime will be paid after 60 hrs/week if truck driven out of Province.
Overtime will be paid after 10 hrs/day or 50 hrs/week if the truck is operated provincially in Alberta
Terms of Employment: Permanent; Full-Time
Employment Conditions: Overtime; Morning; Day; Evening; Shift; Weekend; Night
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Languages: English
Education: Secondary school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
Security and Safety: Criminal record check; Drug test; Driver’s validity license check; Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / Travel Information: Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Valid driver’s license; Willing to travel overnight
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to Detail; Large workload; Handling heavy loads; Overtime required; Physically demanding
Work Location Information: Various Locations
Personal Suitability: Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Organized; Reliability; Team Player
Communications System Experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Documentation Knowledge: Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of Lading; Accident or incident reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports
Job Duties: Load and unload goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Pay and receive payment for good; Perform emergency roadside repairs; 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; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Drive as part of two-person team or convoy; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50lbs)
Credentials: Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
EMPLOYER:
Canwide Carriers
3229 16A Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6T 0P6
HOW TO APPLY:
By Email:
canwidecarriers@gmail.com
By mail:
3229 16A Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6T 0P6