Logging Truck Drivers (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  TDR Diversified

  Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada

TDR Diversified is hiring 4 seasonal, full-time Logging Truck Drivers in White Court, Alberta.

Employment Conditions

Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning, Morning

Terms of Employment

Seasonal,  Full-Time

Start Date

As soon as possible

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

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

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

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Communication Systems Experience

Citizens band (CB) radio

Additional Skills

Owner-operator business skills; Mountain driving expertise

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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

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

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Logging, highway; Logging, off-highway

Transportation/Travel Experience

Local

Personal Suitability

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

Compensation

$25.00 to $28.00 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week

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