Class 1 truck driver

Employer Name: RR Transport
Position: Class 1 truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $36.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 5504 – 129 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5A 0C8

RR Transport, situated at 5504 – 129 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5A 0C8, is currently looking for applications for the role of Class 1 truck driver who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Overtime, Day and Weekend. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) approved the Class 1 truck driver position.

Also hiring: Receptionist

Job Description

  • The candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
  • The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • The candidate must drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
  • The candidate must pay for and receive payments for goods.
  • The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
  • The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
  • The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
  • The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate or diploma in other trades.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have an Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, an Air Brakes Endorsement (Z) Certification, a Defensive Driving Course Certification, a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A), and a Forklift Operator Certification.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate should be reliable.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and trip reports.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
  • The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at provincial/territorial and regional levels.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have a valid passport.
  • The candidate must undergo a thorough criminal background check, a driver’s license validity check, and a driving record check (abstract).

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.

Benefits

  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits provided by the employer, which extend coverage to the employee’s dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

rrtransportsolutions@outlook.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • The candidate must clearly state their highest level of completed education and specify the name of the institution where they completed it.
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