Driver, Heavy Truck

7 days ago

Spruce Grove, Canada METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT LTD. Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 70 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an asset
**Tasks**:

- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
**Documentation knowledge**:

- 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
**Type of trucking and equipment**:

- Dry bulk
- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train
**Communication systems experience**:

- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
**Transportation/travel experience**:

- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
**Security and safety**:

- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight
**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
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Involves supporting green economy sectors

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