Truck-trailer driver
Grimshaw Trucking is located at Grande Prairie, AB. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Truck-trailer 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 job.
Employer Name: Grimshaw Trucking
Position: Truck-trailer driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $37.97 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Grande Prairie, AB
Job Description
- The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
- The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- The candidate must load and unload goods.
- 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 pay for and receive payments for goods.
- 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 lift more than 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate should be reliable.
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
- The trucking and equipment type is tractor-trailer.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate’s driving record should be thoroughly investigated (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
- 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.
Benefits
- Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
How to Apply
If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.
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