Daya Transport Services is located at 18704 50 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 0P5. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Truck driver. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take on their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or a full-time job. The timings of shifts may be Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night and Weekend.
Employer Name: Daya Transport Services
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $36.20 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 18704 50 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 0P5
Also hiring: Database Administrator
Job Description
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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 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 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 of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- A candidate with experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have a Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi-trailer trucks) and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be hardworking.
Work setting
- The candidate must work in various locations to support employees stationed at different worksites.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports and trip reports.
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will be responsible for operating the GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have transportation/travel experience at the national and provincial/territorial levels.
- The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- The candidate must undergo a basic security clearance and a driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- 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.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.
How to Apply
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