Long-Haul Canada Only AZ Driver, Kelsey Trail

Contrans; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsey Trail seeks an experienced AZ-licensed driver for long-haul operations across Canada. You will operate a B-train, secure loads, complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and maintain clear communications with dispatch.

Expect extended periods away from home and strict adherence to safety protocols. Responsibilities include documenting bills of lading, maintaining logs, and ensuring compliance with Ministry of Transportation rules.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• AZ or Class 1 truck license is required.
• 1–3 years of AZ/Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• Experience with B-trains or flatbed trailers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive a B-train truck/trailer to transport materials interprovincially, following safety protocols.
• Secure loads using appropriate equipment and verify load stability before departure.
• Perform pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections and report deficiencies.
• Maintain logs, bills of lading, and communicate with dispatch via satellite/phone.
• Maintain a neat, safe vehicle and comply with all training and reporting requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Spatial awareness

English communication

Load securement

Safety protocols

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

AZ or Class 1 license

Job description

Long-Haul Canada Only AZ Driver, Kelsey Trail

• Position #: 1499

Job Summary

The truck driver is responsible for the safe operation of a “B” train truck and trailer combination while transporting materials interprovincially. The driver must ensure that the load is secure, paperwork is accurate, complete, and handed into the office in a timely manner. The driver must maintain constant communication with dispatch, plan their route, ensure the truck is equipped with the necessary load securement supplies, follow all Ministry of Transportation safety protocols, properly inspect the truck, trailer, and load. The driver should participate in all required training and act in a professional manner at all times. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and drive primarily “B” train truck and trailer combination to transport materials interprovincially while maintaining Ministry of Transportation safety protocols.
  
• Properly secure all loads using appropriate load securement equipment for the size and type of load that is being transported. When picking up a trailer that is already loaded ensure that the load is secure before leaving the yard.
  
• Perform pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle systems. Ensure all deficiencies are reported to the Shop Manager.
  
• Perform load securement checks every 2- 4 hours to ensure that the load has not shifted and that the straps, chains, and tarp is firmly secure;
  
• Ensure that the minimum required load securement equipment is maintained on the truck and that the weight of all loads is within legal limits.
  
• Plan trip logistics, obtain required documentation to transport materials and comply with on the road inspection station requirements.
  
• Administer bills of lading, maintain electronic logs, and monitor fuel consumption.
  
• Maintain communication with dispatch through the satellite system, phone, and text messages.
  
• Ensure a neat and clean appearance, a clean truck, wear the appropriate PPEs, complete all mandatory training, and report accidents, incidents, and injuries in a timely manner and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Class AZ or Class 1 truck license
  

Experience

• 1 – 3 years of experience as an AZ or Class 1 truck driver preferred.
  
• Experience with “B” trains or flatbed trailers is considered an asset.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude and good spatial skills.
  
• Knowledge of how to distribute a load on the trailer.
  
• Must be able to speak, write and communicate effectively in English.
  
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
  
• Good understanding of the Ministry of Transportation protocols.
  
• Ability to work alone for extended periods of time.
  
• Reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and professional.
  

Nature and Scope

Contracts

• Internally, dispatch, driver services, shop, payroll, yard workers, HR, closely with other drivers if part of a team.
  
• Externally, customers, MTO, law enforcement and the general public.
  

Level of Responsibility

• Work closely with dispatch to receive customer orders and delivery instructions.
  
• Independently responsible for load securement, weights, and hours of service.
  

Decision-Making Authority

• Most tasks are well defined by policies, procedures, and applicable laws but the driver at times must evaluate the weather and road conditions to determine if it is safe to proceed.
  
• The driver must evaluate various situations and determine when to call dispatch for guidance.

Physical and Sensory Demands

• Physical effort is required to spend extended periods of time sitting. Must spend periods of time crouching, lifting, and spreading out heavy trapping and repetitive arm movements securing loads.
  
• Extensive sensory demand is required while concentrating on traffic, changing weather and road conditions.
  Working Conditions
  

Working Conditions

• Working alone for extended periods of time.
  
• Being away from home and living in the truck for extended periods of time.
• Exposed to hazardous situations that might produce minor cuts or major injuries.
  
• May be exposed to conflict situations where people might be rude or angry.
  
• Wearing protective or safety attire on a weekly basis.
  
• Often exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures while working outside.
  
• May be exposed to whole body vibration when driving the truck.