Long haul truck driver
City Furniture GP Ltd is located in Grande Prairie, AB. The company is actively seeking applicants for the long-haul truck driver position. The applicant should be self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start work as soon as possible. It will be Permanent or a full-time job. LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has approved the long-haul truck driver position.
Employer Name: City Furniture GP Ltd
Position: Long-haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $35.50 hourly / 32 to 37 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Grande Prairie, AB
Also hiring: Child caregiver – private home
Job Description
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must load and unload goods.
- The candidate must oversee the vehicle’s condition and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
- 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 and overseeing all vehicle aspects.
- The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
- The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
- The candidate must complete logbooks and reports.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate must be hardworking.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and maintenance and repair reports.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must specialize in truck driving.
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.
Benefits
- Health and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, a Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
- In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property. The candidate will also receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
How to Apply
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