Operator, Truck

  • leduc

Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 80 to 120 hours bi-weekly

  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

  • Experience: Will train Work setting :

  • Various locations Tasks :

  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

  • Professionalism in customer service

  • Load and unload goods

  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment

  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

  • Perform preventive maintenance

  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch

  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

  • Air Brakes Endorsement

  • Defensive Driving Course

  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

  • First Aid Certificate

  • Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate

  • Professional Driver Improvement Certificate Documentation knowledge :

  • Bill of lading

  • Driver logbook

  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Type of trucking and equipment :

  • Tractor-trailer Transportation/travel experience :

  • National

  • Provincial/territorial Security and safety :

  • Driving record check (abstract)

  • Drug test Transportation/travel information :

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle

  • Valid driver's licence

  • Willing to travel for extended periods

  • Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Physically demanding

  • Repetitive tasks Weight handling :

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability :

  • Efficient interpersonal skills

  • Flexibility

  • Judgement

  • Organized

  • Reliability

  • Team player Health benefits :

  • Dental plan

  • Health care plan

  • Vision care benefits