We need two (2) Long Haul Truck Driver. As long-haul 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:
$26.00 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:
Terms of Employment:
Permanent; Full-Time
Employment Conditions:
Day; Evening; Night; Weekend; Shift; Overtime; Morning
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Languages:
English
Education:
Secondary high school graduation certificate
Credentials:
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Documentation Knowledge:
Accident and incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation: Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driven logbook; Bill of Lading
Experience:
Experience and Asset
Communication Systems Experience:
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Weight Handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Job Duties:
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payment for goods; Perform Brake Adjustment; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport good and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety of cargo; Drive as part of 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
Security and Safety:
Driver’s validity check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check
Transportation / Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s license; Drive a manual transmission vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Overtime required
Work Location Information:
Various locations
Personal Suitability:
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Reliability; Organized
EMPLOYER:
Canwide Carriers
3229 16A Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6T 0P6
HOW TO APPLY:
By Email:
Through Newcomers Jobs Canada
By Mail:
3229 16A Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6T 0P6