Long haul truck driver
SST Trucking Ltd. is at 3918 Millar Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A3. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of long-haul truck driver. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and take on their responsibilities as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The timings of shifts may be Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: SST Trucking Ltd.
Position: Long-haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $32.40 to $33.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 3918 Millar Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A3
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Job Description
- The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- The candidate must load and unload goods.
- The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
- The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
- The candidate must oversee the vehicle’s condition and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
- The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
- The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
- The candidate will perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and oversee all vehicle aspects.
- The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
- The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
- The candidate will record cargo information, service hours, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
- The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
- The candidate must handle and transport dangerous goods.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- Trucking equipment includes flatbed and straight trucks (4,600kg or 10,000 lbs+ with 3+ axles).
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at local, national, provincial/territorial, and regional levels.
- The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough driver’s licence validity check and driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods.
- The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks in their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours sitting.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have a hard hat, steel-toed safety boots, and tools.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.
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