Logging Truck Drivers
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Full Time
Southwood Trucking Ltd
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Southwood Trucking Ltd is hiring 5 full-time Logging Truck Drivers in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Specific Skills
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
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Weight Handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver's licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Flatbed; Logging, highway; Logging, off-highway
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
Compensation
$30.00 hourly for 40 hours per week