long haul truck driver

Markline Transport Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Canada is seeking a truck driver who will operate vehicles, load/unload goods, and ensure vehicle safety. Candidates will receive training and health benefits. Must have a Class 1 or A driver's license and an Air Brake endorsement. The position offers 40 to 60 hours of work per week in a physically demanding environment.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Will train candidates.
• Experience with truck operation is beneficial.
• Must be able to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods as necessary.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Health care plan

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week