Truck driver

SAS TRUCKING LTD.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS TRUCKING LTD. is looking for an experienced truck driver to join our Alberta-operated fleet. The role involves delivering goods across local and long-haul routes, with frequent travel.

You will handle loading/unloading, ensure compliance with transport documents, and maintain vehicle readiness through regular inspections. The position requires 1–2 years of experience, English proficiency, and a valid Class 1 or A license with Air Brake endorsement.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of driving experience.
• English language proficiency required.
• Air Brake Endorsement and Class 1 or A license.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain permits and documents for international routes.
• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport cargo.
• Inspect vehicle condition including tires, lights, brakes, and refrigeration.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel usage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON THE ROAD

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

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• 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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

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

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• Local
• Long-haul

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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