Long haul tractor-trailer driver (Edmonton)

Long haul tractor-trailer driver

Work Location Edmonton South Alberta (5 vacancies) Terms of Employment Regular Permanent Full Time Shift Weekend Day Night Evening Salary 25.00 Hourly for 40.00 Hours per week Education Completion of high school Credentials (certificates licences memberships courses etc.) Driver s Licence (Class 1 or A) Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) Card H2S (Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness) Training Defensive Driving Course Experience 5 years or more Languages English Type of Trucking and Equipment Straight truck (4 600kg or 10 000lbs with 3 axles) Tractor-trailer Tractor-trailer B train Extended length tractor-trailer combination Flatbed Van Refrigerated Liquid bulk Dry bulk Type of Travel Long-haul Local Regional Provincial territorial National International Documentation Knowledge Driver logbook Bill of lading Inspection report (pre-trip en-route post-trip) Trans-border documentation Maintenance and repair reports Trip reports Accident or incident reports Dangerous goods occurrence reports Communication Equipment Experience Citizens band (CB) radio Cellular phone Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Specific Skills Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Loading and unloading of goods Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Plan travel schedules and routes Use atlases and other trip planning aids Receive and relay information to central dispatcher Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods Drive lighter special purpose trucks Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires lights brakes cold storage and other equipment Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness Perform emergency roadside repairs Additional Skills Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service Handle inquiries from customers Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Physically demanding Transportation Travel Information Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight Valid driver s licence Essential Skills Reading text Document use Numeracy Communication Working with others Problem solving Decision making Critical thinking Job task planning and organizing Significant use of memory Finding information Continuous learning Other Information Ten yrs truck-trailer driving experience & other skills (engine trouble shooting forklift operator etc)would be preferred.Applicants must be presently residing in Canada. How to Apply By Mail 7823 34th Street Edmonton Alberta T6B 2V5 In Person between 10 00 and 15 00 7823 34th Street Edmonton Alberta T6B 2V5 By E-mail krsochatsky(at)nictrucking.com