Experience Level: A good entry point for new drivers
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Crane and Boom Truck
Cranes and boom trucks are designed to lift and maneuver objects. Drivers in this sector drive the vehicles, load and unload boom trucks, help set up cranes, and may even operate equipment for lifting tasks.
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Courier and Parcel, Pickup and Delivery
Commonly referred to as “first and last mile drivers”, courier, parcel, pickup, and delivery drivers take products to their final destination. Drivers in this sector generally work locally by filling their trucks or vans with packages at warehouses and then delivering these packages around their city or to rural areas.
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Construction
Construction relies heavily on professional truck drivers to get materials where they need to go. Drivers in this sector may work primarily as a tradesperson or labourer, where driving is part of their many duties. Or, they may work primarily as a driver, hauling materials, equipment, and tools to job sites.
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Concrete and Ready-Mix
Drivers in this sector operate the equipment needed to both mix and transport concrete, delivering time-sensitive concrete loads to local construction sites. Here, drivers acquire detailed knowledge about the different types of concrete mix that are used in various projects.
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Busing, Transit
Transit bus operators form the backbone of the urban transit systems in cities across the province. Drivers in this sector navigate the urban streets on specific schedules to get commuters where they need to go, working to reduce traffic congestion and improve a city’s carbon footprint.
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Busing, School
An essential service for Alberta’s education system, drivers support both urban and rural areas, transporting students safely to and from school every day. Operating for a bus company or through a school board, services may also include transporting students and other individuals to events on an as-needed basis.
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Agriculture, Crops
Crop growers and producers bring us our plant-based food and support livestock operations throughout the year. Drivers may work with a certain commodity (such as grain farm jobs that involve hauling bulk grains), or they may have a more diverse role that includes manual labour and the operation of farm equipment.