Long Haul Truck Driver

  • Job posted by : Ultimate Logistics

Job Description

Job details

  • LocationSaskatoonSKS7R 1A1
  • Workplace informationOn the road
  • Salary27.50 hourly / 
  • 40 to 50 hours per Week
  • Terms of employment: Permanent employment - Full time
  • Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Overtime, Shift, Weekend
  • Start date: Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies: 20

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On the road

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Dry bulk
  • Flatbed
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • National

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Basic security clearance
  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan

Other benefits

  • Free parking available


         


Job # : 295261
 June 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024
Job category : Driving
Vacancy : 20
Salary : 27.50
Website :
Location : Saskatoon - SK, Saskatchewan, CANADA