Long haul truck driver

F & S LOGISTICS LIMITED; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

F & S LOGISTICS LIMITED seeks a professional truck driver to operate and maintain routes across Canada. You will work as part of a two-person team, plan routes, and ensure efficient fuel use while upholding safety standards.

The role requires AZ license, English, and 7 months to under 1 year of experience; you will perform pre-trip, post-trip inspections, handle cargo tarping, relay information to dispatch, and perform preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate
• 7 months to less than 1 year experience
• AZ class license
• Criminal record check required
• Physically demanding work

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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

Skills

GPS navigation

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

• 7 months to less than 1 year

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• 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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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

• AZ class license

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

• Driver logbook

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Team player