Truck driver
Lakha Brar Trucking is located at 1218 37 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6T 0J5. The company is currently seeking applications for the position of Truck Driver. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift schedule encompasses various shift times, including Day, Evening, Weekend, On Call, Early Morning, and Morning.
Employer Name: Lakha Brar Trucking
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $35.40 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 1218 37 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6T 0J5
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Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for calculating the cost of truck repairs and new parts as needed.
- The candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, utilizing computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS), or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
- The candidate must maintain a professional demeanour in customer service.
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order 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 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 aspects of the vehicle.
- 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 the safety and security of cargo.
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 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have a Driver’s license (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be hardworking.
Work site environment
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about driver logbooks.
Type of trucking and equipment
- The candidate has experience operating dump trucks, flatbeds, and tractor-trailers.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have experience with long-haul travel.
- The candidate must have experience with transportation and travel at the provincial or territorial level.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal background check, as well as a driving record check (abstract).
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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 frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in a sitting position.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
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