Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

  Overview

  Languages

  English

  Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

  Experience

  Experience an asset

  On site

   Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

  Work setting

  • Various locations

  Responsibilities

  Tasks

  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
  • 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

  Credentials

  Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

  Experience and specialization

  Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports

  Type of trucking and equipment

  • Flatbed
  • Tractor-trailer

  Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul
  • National

  Additional information

  Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

  Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods

    Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Attention to detail
    • Handling heavy loads
    • Large workload
    • Overtime required
    • Physically demanding
    • Repetitive tasks
    • Sitting

    Weight handling

    • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

    Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • • 16523 132 ST NWEdmonton, AB T6V 0J5
    • Salary29.50 hourly /  40 to 60 hours per Week
    • Permanent employmentFull time 
      • Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend
      • Starts as soon as possible
      • 3 vacancies

  • How to apply

    By email

    jobstranhaul@gmail.com