Government of Canada - Western

logging truck driver


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Pay37.00 / hour
LocationEdson/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 48901547

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      2 years to less than 3 years

      On the road

      Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

      Work setting

      • Willing to relocate

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
      • Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
      • Address customers' complaints or concerns
      • Mountain driving expertise
      • Professionalism in customer service
      • Load and unload goods
      • 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

      • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
      • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

      Experience and specialization

      Documentation knowledge

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

      Type of trucking and equipment

      • Logging, highway
      • Logging, off-highway
      • Tractor-trailer

      Communication systems experience

      • Citizens band (CB) radio

      Transportation/travel experience

      • Long-haul
      • Provincial/territorial

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Driving record check (abstract)

      Transportation/travel information

      • Drive manual transmission vehicle
      • Valid driver's licence

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Attention to detail
      • Handling heavy loads
      • Physically demanding
      • Repetitive tasks

      Weight handling

      • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Steel-toed safety boots

      Personal suitability

      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Team player
      • Hardworking
      • Patience
  • About the company

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