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Kindersley Transport Ltd, a member of Siemens Transportation Group Inc., requires Company Drivers and Independent Contractors. We have a specific need for long haul drivers!
Requirements
- Operate Company Equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Perform preventative maintenance check and pre trip inspections
- Check freight prior to loading and unloading to ensure proper count and condition
- Confirm bill of lading has accurate information
- Clean and fuel equipment
- Communicate with customers in a professional manner
- Report any damages or accidents as per Company Policy
- Follow procedures when hauling Dangerous Goods
- Assist in loading non palletized loads when required
- Complete log books and trip sheets accurately
- Verify dispatch
- Ensure loads are secured
- Perform hooks and unhooks
- Adhere to all highway traffic board regulations and safety and traffic laws
- Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures
We Offer
- Upgraded Fleet
- Achievable Safety Bonus - Paid Quarterly
- Referral Program - $ 1,000
- Rider Program - Bring a Friend
- Lease to Own Program
- Paid Orientation
- Steady Miles
- Health and Pension Plan
Qualifications
- Must possess a valid Class 1A drivers license
- One year experience operating various types of tractor and trailer equipment
- Knowledge of highway routes, maps, weights, and dimensions
- Knowledge of equipment usage and basic repairs
- Experience in driving in all types of terrain
- Must pass a road test, pre-employment drug test, and dangerous goods course
- Must provide a clean criminal record search and drivers abstract
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
Type of Travel
- Long-haul
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Mountain driving expertise
Specific Skills
- Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Plan travel schedules and routes
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Perform brake adjustments
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Loading and unloading of goods
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Van
- Tractor-trailer
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
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
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)