Work location
- Grande Prairie, AB T8W 5A8 Open in Google Maps
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Job description
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Various locations
- Load and unload goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Requirements
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Type of trucking and equipment
- Logging, highway
- Logging, off-highway
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
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How to apply
Apply online at canadacareers.jobs/jobs/truck-driver-grande-prairie-alp5/go