Long haul driver

shiva transport ltd based in Regina, SK is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Long haul driver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined.

Employer Name: shiva transport ltd
Position: Long haul driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $26.50 hourly for 50 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Regina, SK

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language.
The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Candidate having experience is an asset.
The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
The candidate should have excellent oral communication.
The candidate should have extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
The candidate must be adaptable and foresighted in order to deal with unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc).
The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety regulations, including not only traffic laws but also rules governing how often they must rest, the maximum number of miles they can drive, and so on.
The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
The candidate should have strong documentation knowledge in Accident or incident reports, Trip reports, Trans-border documentation, Maintenance and repair reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Driver logbook and Bill of lading.
The candidate should be proficient in Operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
The candidate should be well-versed in the use of Trip recorder (on-board computer) and Citizens band (CB) radio.
The candidate should have clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations.
The candidate should have experience in running Long-haul trips.
The candidate should have good knowledge about National, International, Local and Provincial or territorial regions.
The candidate will be in charge of receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
The candidate will be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
The candidate will be responsible for pre-trip, en route, and post-trip vehicle inspections, as well as overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
The candidate will be required to perform roadside emergency repairs.
The candidate will be required to adjust brakes.
The candidate will be in charge of tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
The candidate will be required to inspect vehicles on a daily basis for cleanliness, mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
The candidate will be required to load and unload goods.
The candidate will be in charge of driving lighter, special-purpose trucks.
The candidate will be required to use maps and other trip planning tools.
The candidate will be responsible for delivering goods to customers.
The candidate will be responsible for paying and receiving payments for goods.
The candidate will be in charge of arranging travel, related itineraries, and making reservations.
The candidate will be required to provide a high standard of Customer Service while delivering goods to customers.
The candidate will be required to monitor and refuel oil in the truck as and when needed.
The candidate must follow truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods), as well as company policies and procedures.
The candidate will be expected to obey and follow all traffic laws.
Before driving, the candidate must ensure that any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected.
The candidate will be required to drive with extreme caution.

Security and Safety

The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.

Transportation/Travel Information

The candidate should be willing to travel cross-border
The candidate should have valid driver’s licence.
The candidate should be willing to travel for extended periods.
The candidate should be willing to travel internationally.
The candidate must have a basic level of security clearance.
The candidate will be required to drive manual transmission vehicle.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting position
The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
The candidate should be willing to handle large work load.
The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.

Work Location Information

The candidate should be willing to relocate to the given location.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

jobs@shivatransport.ca