Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

- 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- 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





Type of trucking and equipment

- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

- Citizens band (CB) radio

Transportation/travel experience

- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

- Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- 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

Advantages

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance

📌 class 1 truck driver (Drayton Valley)
🏢 Russet Enterprises
📍 Drayton Valley