truck driver - Tandem contracting Limited | Chestermere, AB | Workopolis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Skills

Communication skills
Class A Licence
Class 1 Licence
Driving Licence

Language

English

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Will train

Tasks

Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Dump truck

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

Regional

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

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)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Workplace information

On the road job

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer