long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Saskatchewan is seeking a qualified individual for a trucking position. Responsibilities include driving in a team, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates should possess a valid Class 1 or A driver's license and an Air Brakes Endorsement. This role requires long-haul travel and offers benefits such as parking and travel insurance. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and team collaboration skills.

Benefits

Parking available

Travel insurance

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Air Brakes Endorsement is required.
• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) is needed.
• Experience in long-haul trucking is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods safely.
• Conduct vehicle inspections before and during trips.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance