Long haul truck driver
Kang Oilfields LTD situated in 5810 Meridian Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6P 1R4 is seeking applications for the job position of Long haul truck driver who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Kang Oilfields LTD
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $29.50 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 5810 Meridian Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6P 1R4
Job Description
- 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 in order to transport goods and materials.
- The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
- The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
- The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
- The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
- The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
- 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 English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have a Driver’s license (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work setting
- The Job seeker should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about driver logbooks and inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip).
Type of trucking and equipment
- Trucking and equipment types include flatbed and tractor-trailer.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have prior international and national travel experience.
- The candidate must have long-haul transportation experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate’s driving record should be thoroughly checked (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
- The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
How to Apply
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