truck driver

Pandher Trucking Ltd; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in trucking services seeks skilled drivers to transport goods. Responsibilities include planning routes, maintaining vehicle conditions, and ensuring safe cargo handling. Ideal candidates possess a Class 1 or A license and are trained or willing to learn relevant skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy loads.
• Proficiency with GPS and navigation devices.
• Professional in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Drive and oversee the condition of the vehicle.
• Load and unload goods.

Skills

Customer service

Route planning

Vehicle inspection

Roadside repairs

Education

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Experience : Will train

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes