long haul truck driver

SST Trucking Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trucking company is seeking dedicated Truck Drivers to join their team. This role involves safely operating vehicles to transport goods across various locations while adhering to all safety regulations. Candidates are expected to hold a secondary school diploma and a Class 1 or A driver's license, with an emphasis on teamwork and reliability. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to travel overnight or for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Valid Class 1 or A driver's license is mandatory.
• Experience in handling heavy loads and travelling for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods securely.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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

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
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• National
• Regional

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job

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