Long haul truck driver
AVION LOGISTICS INC.

Job details
LocationEdmonton, AB
T6W 3G5
Salary$28.00 / hour
vacancies4 vacancies
Employment groups: Youth, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada
Terms of employmentPermanent employment, Full time40 to 60 hours / week
Start dateAs soon as possible
Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Weekend, Night

Job requirements
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
Experience an asset

Own Tools/Equipment
Hard hat, Steel-toed safety boots, Cellular phone

Security and Safety
Valid passport, Criminal record check, Basic security clearance, Drug test, Medical exam, Driver’s validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Own vehicle, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Valid driver’s licence, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail, Large workload, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Sitting

Work Location Information
Various locations

Personal Suitability
Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Team player

Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service, Mountain driving expertise

Communication Systems Experience
Citizens band (CB) radio, Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports, Bill of lading, Trans-border documentation, 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, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Perform brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Transportation/Travel Experience
International, Local, National, Short-haul, Long-haul, Provincial/territorial

Type of Trucking and Equipment
Flatbed, Dry bulk, Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles), Tractor-trailer B train, Tractor-trailer

Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

How to apply
By email
info@avionlogistics.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.