Chinook Transport Service is a family-owned and operated temperature-controlled cartage company shipping FTL and LTL produce, dairy, meats, seafood, baked goods and beverages throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas.
We are currently seeking a Commercial Driver to join our team to assist in managing our amazing growth in the temperature-controlled last-mile trucking industry. This is a very hands-on position requiring the right individual to quickly familiarize themselves with our operations and make an immediate impact.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for daily pre and post-trip vehicle inspections, Fueling, identifying and reporting safety or mechanical hazards.
- Ensuring assigned deliveries are completed in a timely and safe manner and communicating any delays if they occur.
- Completing other tasks as assigned, including assisting in warehouse operations when necessary.
- Completing post-shift duties and ensuring that submitted documentation is complete and accurate.
- Operating a forklift in a warehouse to load and unload truck.
Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s license required.
- Airbrake certificate (Q endorsement)
- Experience loading and unloading LTL trailers and trucks.
- General knowledge of the transportation industry.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Strong command of the English language and good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Physically capable of lifting 50lbs.
- Excellent time management, decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Availability to work occasional overtime.
- clean driver abstract.
- Pay depends on experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSchedule:
- 8 - 12 hour shift
- Day / Evenings / Night / Weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 3 years (required)
- Offloading trailers using forklift: 1 year (preferred)
- Backing up 53 ft truck and trailer: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Class 3 License (required)
Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Work Location: On the road
