Job description

Location: Moose Jaw, SK

Salary: $.36 CAD commission per kilometre, Minimum wage is guaranteed



Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Documentation Knowledge

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

Communication Systems Experience

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

Additional Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check; Valid passport

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Sitting

Work Location Information

Various locations

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer A train; Tractor-trailer B train; Liquid bulk; Dry bulk; Extended length tractor-trailer combination

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional; National; Local; International; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Reliability; Organized

Health benefits

Health care plan; Dental plan; Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits; Life insurance

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Are you available for shift or on-call work?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Are you available for the advertised start date?

Date Posted: June 12, 2022

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