truck driver

Gillz Transport Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Truck Driver to join their team in Saskatoon. The role involves driving trucks to transport goods, loading and unloading cargo, and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates should possess a Class 1 or A driver's license and a secondary school graduation certificate. Training will be provided for those with less experience, making this an excellent opportunity to start a career in transportation.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) required.
• Secondary school graduation certificate needed.
• Will train candidates with no experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Security and safety

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Experience

• Will train