Job Details

Grimshaw Trucking LP is looking to hire 1 Truck-Trailer Driver (TEER Code 73300) on a permanent full-time basis for their Fort Mc Murray Terminal
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Number of positions:1
Wage: $37.97 per hour
Address: 125 MacDonald Cres Fort MC Murray AB T9H 4B3
Employment Groups: Youth, Veterans of Canadian Armed Forces, Visible Minorities, Indigenous People, Newcomers to Canada.
Number of hours- 40-50 hours per week.
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Previous driving experience an asset.
Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100lbs)
Own tools/ Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, flexibility, judgment, organized, reliability, team player
Certificates, licenses, memberships and courses: Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience: Local
Communication Systems experience: Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports, Bill of lading, Dangerous goods occurrence reports, Driver Logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trip reports
Security and safety: Criminal record check, Driving Record check (abstract), drug test, medical exam.
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail, handling heavy loads, large workload, overtime required, physically demanding, repetitive tasks, sitting
Benefits: Health benefits, dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits
Long terms benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, pension plan.

Job Description

Job duties:
1. Address customers’ complaints or concerns
2. Mountain driving expertise
3. Professionalism in customer service
4. Arrange travel related itineraries and make reservations
5. Drive as part of a two person team or convoy
6. Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
7. Load and unload goods
8. Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
9. Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
10. Perform brake adjustments, emergency roadside repairs, pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of the vehicle
11. Perform preventive maintenance
12. Receive and relay information to central dispatch
13. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
14. Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo