Trans-Roaders Logistics Inc. Looking for at Edmonton, Alberta Full Time

– Work Term: Permanent

– Work Language: English

– Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

– Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

– Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting- Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks- Mountain driving expertise
– Professionalism in customer service
– Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
– Load and unload goods
– Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
– 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
– Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses – Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
– Defensive Driving Course
Documentation knowledge- Accident or incident reports
– Bill of lading
– Driver logbook
– Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
– Maintenance and repair reports
– Trans-border documentation
– Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment- Refrigerated
– Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience- International
– Long-haul
– National
– Provincial/territorial
– Regional
Security and safety- Basic security clearance
– Driver’s validity licence check
– Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information- 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
– Repetitive tasks
Own tools/equipment- Cellular phone
Personal suitability- Organized
– Reliability
– Team player

Salary: $.55 commission per mile