NW Transport Employees Inc.
Truck Driver, Long Distance
August 23, 2022
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Verified
fulltime
Acheson, AB
$27.00 - $47.00 CAD
8 vacancies
Starts as soon as possible
55 to 65 hours per week
August 23, 2022
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Tasks
- Mountain driving expertise
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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 emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Other benefits
- Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)
Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Communication Systems Experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Transportation/Travel Experience
- Long-haul
- National
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer A train
- Tractor-trailer B train
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Language
- English
* If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
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