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Job description:

Long haul truck driver 

shiva transport ltd

Job details

•  Location: 15397- 117Ave suite 205

Edmonton, AB T5M 3X4

•  Salary: $26.50 / hour
•  Vacancies: 3 vacancies
•  Employment groups: Students, Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Apprentices
•  Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time: 50 to 60 hours / week
•  Start date: As soon as possible
•  Employment conditions: Shift

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Own transportation, Own vehicle, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Travel expenses paid by employer, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail, Large workload, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Sitting

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Team player

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

Maintenance and repair reports, Driver logbook

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes, Drive lighter, special purpose trucks, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer

Weight Handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

How to apply

By email

jobs@shivatransport.ca

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until

To be determined