Description
Harv Wilkening Transport Ltd., a member of Siemens Transportation Group Inc. requires Truck Drivers in Saskatoon.
2 Years Driving Experience
Skills and Abilities
Security and Safety
- Drug test
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Bondable
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Documentation Knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
- Accident or incident reports
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel overnight
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel cross-border
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Van
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Document use
- Reading text
Type of Travel
- Long-haul
Additional Skills
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Handle inquiries from customers
Specific Skills
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Loading and unloading of goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
- Perform brake adjustments
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods
- Use atlases and other trip planning aids
Communication Equipment Experience
- Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate