Syncrude Base Mine Project Looking for Class 1 Drivers - 6 & 6, 12hr Shifts, Competitive Wages, Large Company

Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Class 1 Driver is responsible for the safe operation of various types of tractor trailers including vans and decks for pick-up and delivery of materials for transport to a destination. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment testing and requires a Class 1 Driver’s License (or equivalent), and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract to support insurability. Employee is also required to complete an in-house road-test prior to onboarding.

Key Focuses:

• Fill out pre and post trip inspection forms for trucks and trailers and submit to the office.
• Ensure truck is properly equipped and in proper working order
• Perform light maintenance when necessary (greasing, changing lights, tire pressure)
• Couple and uncouple to various trailers including vans and decks
• Speak with dispatch to get pick-up calls
• Maintain shipping and loading documents, copy document numbers, PO numbers, and work order numbers onto a FMGOC bill of lading
• Ensure material is secured to the trailer using tie down straps or chains, if a van ensure door is closed
• Complete trailer list at end of shift and call in to dispatch
• Make sure the vehicle is fueled and cleaned at the end of shift
• Expediting material and parts around and between sites

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Class one (1) license 
• Satisfactory 5-year Commercial Drivers Abstract is required
• Minimum of two (2) years experience is required
• Valid CSO or CSTS and OSSA or BSO is required
• Air Brake “Q” Endorsement is required
• Completion of TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) course
• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) course is required.
• Operation of Tractor-Trailer Combo, 10 Ton Deck Trucks, Telehandler, Zoom Boom, Forklift, Tow Truck and Boom Trucks
• Zoom boom and Forklift tickets required with 1-2 years experience. 
• Aerial work platform required 
• Boom Truck ticket is an asset 
• A Load Securement course is an asset.
• Knowledge and/or experience in using an electronic log system is required but not necessary. 
• Knowledge in MS Office is an asset.
• At least 2+ years of truck driving experience in a Logistics, Warehouse/Yard, or Transportation environment is preferred. 
• Experience with tractor/tandem trailers and deck is required
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

This full-time position is located at Syncrude Base Mine and Aurora north of Fort McMurray, AB- Expeditor Group at Syncrude

Schedule is 6 on and 6 off (days and nights; 12 hours per day)

What we offer:

• Highly competitive salaries
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!