Truck Driver job in High Prairie, AB with COX CONTRACTORS LTD, Alberta - alis
This permanent full time Truck Driver job from COX CONTRACTORS LTD is offering $36.00 hourly for 30 hours per week.
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Job Details
Truck Driver
Employer
COX CONTRACTORS LTDDate Posted
May 30, 2026Languages
English-
Location High Prairie, AB
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Earnings $36.00 hourly
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Work Hours 30 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1 Vacancy
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Closing Date Jun 20, 2026
Job Requirements
Employer
COX CONTRACTORS LTD
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Dusty
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- First Aid Certificate
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
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
Employment terms options
Early morning
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
- Morning
- Day
- Weekend
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Transportation provided by employer
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Truck Driver is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Interest Codes
Long-Haul Truck Drivers
- METHODICAL
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Interest in copying to record cargo information, distance travelled, fuel consumption and other information in log books or on on-board computers, and to obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; and in performing pre-trip inspections of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in driving straight and articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; may drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, and may transport hazardous products and dangerous goods
- directive
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Interest in speaking to communicate with dispatchers and other drivers using citizens' band (CB) radios, cellular telephones and on-board computers; and in overseeing all aspects and functions of vehicle such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo
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