Truck Driver

Company: Norsom Transportation INC.

Business information: Norsom Transportation Inc. is a reputable and reliable transportation company dedicated to providing top-notch logistics solutions. The company offers services in furniture handling, store-to-store deliveries, and household moving.

Business Address: 10575 114 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3J6

Work Location: 16718 121 Ave Nw, Edmonton AB T5V 1P6 and various clients’ locations across Aberta and Saskatchewan provinces

Type of Employment: Full-time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

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

Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Transport and handle dangerous goods

Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

Experience: At least two years of experience as a truck driver is required.

Class 1 driver’s license or an equivalent international commercial driver’s license that meets Canadian licensing standards is required.

Being qualified to pass the MELT course in Alberta.

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

Personal Suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Hardworking, Patience.

Language: English is required

Weight handling: Maximum 50 lbs.

Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports, Bill of landing, Dangerous goods occurrence reports, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trans-border documentation, Trip reports.

Salary: $36 hourly. 40 to 45 hours per week.

Benefits:

Group insurance benefits, Uniforms, Travel expenses when staying in other provinces.

Important Information:

Flexibility in the schedule is required. The work schedule consists of 8 to 10 hours per day, Monday to Sunday (variable depending on workload). There are two shifts: the day shift from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and the night shift from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Weekend work may be required based on delivery schedules. Holiday work may also be necessary if operationally required.

Apply by e-mail to: norsom.transportation@gmail.com

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