Truck-trailer driver

Employer Name: Grimshaw Trucking
Position: Truck-trailer driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $36.64 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 201 Felaber Road, Hinton, AB T7V 1Z8

Grimshaw Trucking, located at 201 Felaber Road, Hinton, AB T7V 1Z8. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Truck-trailer driver. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has approved the Truck-trailer driver position.

Also hiring: Guard, security

Job Description

  • The candidate must have mountain driving experience.
  • 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 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 pay for and receive payments for goods.
  • 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 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 Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • 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 candidate must have experience in operating a tractor-trailer.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must undergo a driving record check (abstract) for security and safety.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

  • The employer will provide Health and Financial benefits to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, Disability benefits, a Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Pension plan, which is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

hr@gtlp.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • The candidate must clearly state their highest level of completed education and specify the name of the institution where they completed it.
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