Truck Driver

High Prairie (AB) Full Time
ID: # 50381847
COX CONTRACTORS LTD
Posted:September 27, 2026
Expires:October 19, 2026

Description

  • Location: High Prairie , AB T0G 1E0
  • Work location: On site
  • Salary: $ 37.50 HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Vacancies: 1

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

  • Dusty

Work setting

  • Remote location
  • Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • 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
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
  • Load and unload goods
  • 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
  • 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional
  • Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)