heavy truck driver

Posted on April 23, 2026

Job details

• Location: 12125 Mount Lawn Road, Edmonton, AB T5B 4J3
• Salary: $36.00 hourly / 30 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime available
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of the vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarp and ensure safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until 2026-07-21

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