TRUCK DRIVER

Position          :           TRUCK DRIVER

Employer         :           KZ Transport Ltd.

Location          :           Edmonton, Alberta T5L 2E6

Salary              :           $ 28.90 per hour

Work               :           35 to 40 hours per week

Term/Contract:           Term/ Contract- 24 months

Start Date        :           ASAP

Work hours     :           Flexible hours, morning, night

Position Type  :           Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancies        :           two (2)

Workplace Information: on the road, willing to relocate, various locations

Language        :           English

Education        :           Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience Required:  2 years to less than 3 years of work experience

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances

·       Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods

·       Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes

·       Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle such as condition of equipment, and loading and unloading of cargo.

·       Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.

·       Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment

·       Address customers' complaints or concerns

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

·       Administer bills of lading and maintain log books

·       Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices

·       May perform emergency roadside repairs

·       May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods

·       Must undergo load securement procedure course upon recruitment

·       Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

·       Address customers complaints or concerns

·       Perform preventive maintenance

 Credentials:   

·      A Class 1 or A Driver’s license is required 

 Experience ad Specialization

 ·       Accident or incident reports

·       Maintenance and repair reports

·       Bill of lading

·       Dangerous goods occurrence reports

·       Driver logbook

·       Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

·       Maintenance and repair reports

·       Trip reports

 Type of trucking and equipment

·       Tractor-trailer

 Communication systems experience

·      Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

 Transportation/travel experience

·       Long-haul

·       Provincial

 Additional information- Security and safety

·       Criminal record check

·       Driver's validity licence check

·       Driving record check (abstract)

·       Drug test

·       Medical exam

 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

·       Attention to detail

·       Handling heavy loads

·       Large workload

·       Large workload

·       Physically demanding

·       Repetitive tasks

·       Sitting

 Weight Handling-

·      Up to 23 kg

 Own tools/equipment

·       Cellular phone

·       Hard hat

·       Steel-toed safety boots

 Personal suitability

·       Efficient interpersonal skills

·       Excellent oral communication

·       flexibility

·       Judgement

·       Organized

·       Reliability

·       Team player

 Benefits

Free Parking Available

Other benefits

 Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities, Older Worker

 Who can apply to this job? Only apply to this job if:

•   You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.

•   You have a valid Canadian work permit.

 IF YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN CANADA, DO NOT APPLY. The employer will not respond to your application.

 Apply by email: kztranz81@gmail.com

 How to Apply Instructions:

·      with cover letter

·      reference attesting experience?

 This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

·      Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

·      Are you willing to relocate for this position?

·      Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?