Logging Truck Drivers (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  Southwood Trucking Ltd

  Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Southwood Trucking Ltd is hiring 5 Logging Truck Drivers in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; Defensive Driving Course; Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Communication Systems Experience

Citizens band (CB) radio

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information

Own vehicle; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Overtime required

Work Location Information

Remote location; Various locations

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Logging, highway; Logging, off-highway

Transportation/Travel Experience

Local; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Conditions:  Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning, Morning

Compensation

Salary $29.63 hourly for 32 to 50 hours per week

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