Long Haul Tractor-trailer driver
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening
Salary: $25.00 Hourly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Edmonton South, Alberta (4 vacancies )
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of high school, Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
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
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: Short-haul, 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, 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.
Languages: English
Employer: MacDougal Transport
Advertised until: 2015/01/02

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