Truck Driver

Premier Carriers Inc.
Job location: Edmonton - AB, Alberta
Job ID: #JP247-153680
Employer: Premier Carriers Inc.
Job Category: Others
Vacancies: 2
Salary: $22.50 hourly for 30 hours per week
Posting date: September 13, 2022
Expiry date: December 12, 2022

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for handling lighter, special purpose trucks, loading and unloading of goods.
  • Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance; comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times.
  •  Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • Keep a log of the activities. Deliver material to destinations, unload materials and complete paperwork.
  • Obtain special permits and other documents as required on the specified routes.
  • Manage routes and routines so they proceed in the most efficient way possible.
  • Inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
  • Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
  • Adhere to laws on commercial vehicle operation as per Federal, State and local authorities.
  • Inspect the trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects found; perform brake adjustments, emergency roadside repairs, pre-trip en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
  • Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, deliver them as instructed, pay and receive payments for goods.
  • Professionalism in customer service, arrange travel related itineraries and make reservations.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, run ratchet straps and chains and binders to secure load to trailer.
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
  • Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
  • Report maintenance/ mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
  • Keep the truck and associated equipment clean and in good working order.
  • Complete and verify paperwork for accuracy Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

 

Qualification

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate is required.
  • No experience required, will train.
  • Dependable, hardworking, punctual, and reliable.
  • Can manage vehicle type like Flatbed, Logging, highway, Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles), Tractor-trailer.
  • Able to handling heavy load, Attention to detail, Sitting, Large workload
  • Requires the ability to read, write, communicate in English
  • AZ license is required or Equivalent
  • Knowledge of tools & equipment based on assigned store's fleet.
  • Should understand documentation such as accident or incident reports, bill of lading, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation, trip reports.

 

Salary &Hours

$22.50 hourly for 30 hours per week

 

Job Location

Edmonton, AB T6N 1B2

 

Number of Positions – 2

 

How to apply?

Email to apply@premiercarriers.ca