Long haul truck driver

Long haul truck driver 

AVION LOGISTICS INC.

 

Job details

 LocationEdmonton, AB

T6W 3G5

 Salary$28.00 / hour

 vacancies4 vacancies

 Employment groups: Youth, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada

 Terms of employmentPermanent employment, Full time40 to 60 hours / week

 Start dateAs soon as possible

 Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Weekend, Night

 

Job requirements

Languages

English

 

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

 

Experience

Experience an asset

 

Own Tools/Equipment

Hard hat, Steel-toed safety boots, Cellular phone

 

Security and Safety

Valid passport, Criminal record check, Basic security clearance, Drug test, Medical exam, Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract)

 

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Own vehicle, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel overnight

 

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail, Large workload, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Sitting

 

Work Location Information

Various locations

 

Personal Suitability

Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Team player

 

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service, Mountain driving expertise

 

Communication Systems Experience

Citizens band (CB) radio, Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)

 

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports, Bill of lading, Trans-border documentation, Driver logbook

 

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes, Drive lighter, special purpose trucks, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Perform brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

 

Transportation/Travel Experience

International, Local, National, Short-haul, Long-haul, Provincial/territorial

 

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Flatbed, Dry bulk, Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles), Tractor-trailer B train, Tractor-trailer

 

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

 

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

 

How to apply

By email

info@avionlogistics.ca

 

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

 

Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

 

By email

info@avionlogistics.ca