Truck driver
Bizi Transport Inc. based in Blackfalds, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Truck driver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening and Weekend. The position of Truck driver has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Employer Name: Bizi Transport Inc.
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 15
Salary: $30.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Blackfalds, AB
Also hiring: Administrative assistant
Job Description
- 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 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.
- The candidate must handle and transport dangerous goods.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, Driver’s License (Class 1 or A), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
- 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 candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, trans-border documentation and trip reports.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at international and provincial/territorial levels.
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Benefits
- Health and Financial benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as a Health care plan that covers medical and surgical expenses.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Commission, which is a payment made by an employee based on a sale.
How to Apply
To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
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