long haul truck driver
Posted on September 01, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Pal Transport
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Calculate fixed assets and depreciation. Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed. Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Address customers' complaints or concerns. Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques. Mountain driving expertise. Professionalism in customer service. Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy. Drive lighter, special purpose trucks. Load and unload goods. Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes. 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. Pay and receive payments for goods. Perform brake adjustments. Perform emergency roadside repairs. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : AZ class license. Air Brakes Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel internationally. Willing to travel overnight. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Hardworking. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Night. Weekend. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Workplace information: On the road job. Other benefits: Other benefits. Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.- Location 9161 34A AVEEdmonton, ABT6X 1Y1
- Work location On the road
- Salary$38.00HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Evening, Night, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 7 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3662022
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
- Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight
Personal suitability
- Organized
- Team player
- Hardworking
Benefits
Other benefits
- Other benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
Advertised until
2026-09-22
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