Long haul truck driver

Athabasca University Students’ Union; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks dedicated truck drivers to operate vehicles transporting materials. The position involves loading, unloading, and performing inspections. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a Class 1 driver's license. Competitive pay and training for inexperienced drivers are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class 1 or A driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training will be provided for inexperienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload cargo, ensuring safety and security.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Ability to address customer complaints

Physical capability to handle workloads

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

Job Types
Regular job

Salary:
$27.00/ Hour, for 40.00 - 60.00 Hours per week

Anticipated Start Date (at the latest in 3 months):
As soon as possible

Location:
#20 - 3919 Brodsky Ave Saskatoon, SK
S7L 6W2

Job requirements

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
Will train

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Large workload, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding

Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service, Address customers' complaints or concerns

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

Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Perform brake adjustments, Pay and receive payments for goods, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Perform preventive maintenance

Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement