long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Saskatoon; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a driving role that involves addressing customer concerns, maintaining vehicle safety, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers the opportunity to travel extensively across various locations, including international routes. The ideal candidate will possess an AZ class license and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. If you are a reliable team player ready to take on new challenges, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Health Care Plan

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Valid AZ class license and air brake endorsement required.
• Experience with long-haul and international travel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Address customer complaints and coach colleagues on new techniques.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Driving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

AZ Class License

Air Brake Endorsement

Class 1/1F/A Licence

Tools

GPS Navigation Equipment

CB Radio

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On the road

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

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional information Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Other benefits