Short Haul Truck Driver

Autism Services; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services in Saskatoon, Canada, is hiring a professional truck driver to operate straight or articulated trucks, load and unload goods, and ensure safe transport of cargo. You will perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, conduct brake adjustments, and relay information to central dispatch.

Applicants should have an Air Brakes Endorsement and a valid Driver's License (Class 1 or A). The role carries an hourly wage of CAD 27.00 to CAD 35.00, negotiable, with a potential for

Qualifications

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Mountain driving expertise
• Load planning (implied by tasks)
• Attention to detail and physical stamina

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Load and unload goods
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections
• Brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs
• Maintain cargo safety and security, tarp cargo as needed
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Relay information to central dispatch

Skills

Mountain driving

Load handling

Truck driving

Vehicle inspection

Brake adjustments

Emergency roadside repair

Pre-trip inspection

Record keeping

Tarping cargo

Safety awareness

Job description

$27.00 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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 Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of experience

• Load planning

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