Job Order Details
 
Description

  Job Order #: 5191900 Posted: 23-Feb-2012  
  Job Title: Professional Truck Drivers (NH3)  
  Location: SASKATOON  
  Details: Drive for Excellence - Join Our Team!
Our professional truck drivers haul various liquid & dry bulk commodities including, anhydrous ammonia (NH3), asphalt, fuel, grain and fertilizers among others. We currently have openings for Seasonal, Rotational & Full Time Professional Truck Drivers to haul bulk commodities throughout Western and Northern Canada.

Seasonal specifics:
    Spring anhydrous ammonia (NH3); anywhere from 4-8 weeks, April  June
    Spring, Summer and Fall liquid asphalt: anywhere from 6 weeks  7 months, April  October

Year round full time and rotational positions available; work can be dedicated or follow the seasons depending on driver preference.

The INDIVIDUAL and QUALIFICATIONS:
    Recent Class 1A, 7 or 8 axle experience
    Liquid or dry bulk experience an asset
    Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, requiring initiative and ambition, able to work independently
    A self starter with a highly energetic results oriented work style combined
    Ability to maintain a sense of humour in challenging situations
We OFFER:
    Very competitive wages with additional earning opportunities through quarterly Good Operations Bonus
    Flexible schedules with a variety of products and equipment
    Group benefits, Matching RRSP program & scholarship for children of employees for full-time and rotational drivers

All applicants require a clean abstract and will adhere to a criminal record search, pre-access medical and drug screen.
 
  # of Positions: 13  
  Employment Terms: Seasonal:F-T  
  Apply by Date: 23-Mar-2012  
 
Requirements

  Experience: 1-2 Years  
  Skills: Documentation Knowledge
 - Driver logbook
 - Bill of lading
 - Dangerous goods occurrence reports
 - Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
 - Maintenance and repair reports
 - Trip reports

Transportation/Travel Information
 - Valid driver's licence
 - Willing to travel overnight

Essential Skills
 - Significant use of memory
 - Continuous learning
 - Computer use
 - Critical thinking
 - Decision making
 - Oral communication
 - Writing
 - Numeracy
 - Document use

Type of Trucking and Equipment
 - Dry bulk
 - Liquid bulk
 - Tractor-trailer B train
 - Tractor-trailer A train

Additional Skills
 - Professionalism in customer service
 - Handle inquiries from customers

Communication Equipment Experience
 - Citizens band (CB) radio
 - Trip recorder (on-board computer)
 - Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
 - Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
 - Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Own Tools/Equipment
 - Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety
 - Drug test
 - Medical exam
 - Driving record check (abstract)
 - Criminal record check (abstract)

Weight Handling
 - Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Type of Travel
 - Long-haul
 - Provincial/territorial
 - Local
 - Regional

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
 - Physically demanding

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
 - Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
 - Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods

 
 
Application Information

  How to Apply: Interested applicants apply online at www.westcanbulk.ca under the Join Our Team link. Phone 1.888.WBT.HIRE for further details.  
  Employer Name: Westcan Bulk Transport Ltd.  
  Contact Email: careers@westcanbulk.ca  
  Employer Website: www.westcanbulk.ca