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We have a position available as of April 28, 2014 for 1A Truck Driver. The applicants should possess:
Focus on safety
Clean drivers abstract
Winch truck driving experience minimum 5 years
Experience with heavy and over dimensional loads
Ability to work independently
Drivers will be required to do pick up and deliveries at various vendor sites and haul to customers in Western Canada primarily in Northern Saskatchewan. You will be required to load, winch load/unload, secure, move and unload various types of equipment as required, using a variety of trailers, jeeps and boosters up to and including 10 axle lowbeds.
Compensation will be by the mile and/or hourly, as per our Company Driver Agreement with a comprehensive benefits package.
If you are interested in this position please provide your resume and abstract to Wendy Featherstone before April 25, 2014.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
Type of Travel
- Long-haul
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
- Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement
- WHMIS Certificate
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
- Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
Additional Skills
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform brake adjustments
- Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Loading and unloading of goods
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Flatbed
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Communication Equipment Experience
- Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
- Cellular phone
- Citizens band (CB) radio
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Documentation Knowledge
- Trip reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Driver logbook
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)