long haul truck driver

Bazz Transport LTD; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Saskatoon is seeking a Truck Driver to operate and maintain transport vehicles. The role involves loading and unloading goods, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring safety measures are met. Candidates should possess a secondary school graduation certificate, a Class 1 driver's license, and an Air Brake endorsement. The position is physically demanding and requires strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Driver's License Class 1 or A needed.
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)