Canwide Carriers Ltd is a freight transportation company. We need five (5) 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 kilometers 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:
$27.50 per hour for 40 to 60 hours per week
In accordance with al Provincial and Federal standards, Overtime will be paid after 10 hours per day / 50 hours per week when the truck is operated within Alberta.
Overtime will be paid after 60 hours per week when the truck crosses interprovincial boundaries.
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 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; 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;; 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 Ltd
3229 16A Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6T 0P6
HOW TO APPLY:
By Email:
canwidecarriers@gmail.com
By Mail:
3229 16A Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6T 0P6