Truck driver

Overview

Truck driver Jobs in Edmonton, Canada at HKR Transport ltd.

Title: Truck driver

Company: HKR Transport ltd.

Location: Edmonton, Canada

Category:

• Work Term:

  Permanent

• Work Language:

  English

• Hours:

  32.5 hours per week

• Education:

  Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience:

  1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Driver’s License (Class 1 or

  A)

Documentation knowledgeType of trucking and equipmentTransportation/travel experienceSecurity and safetyWork conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

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