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Our professional truck drivers haul various liquid and dry bulk commodities including, anhydrous ammonia (NH3), asphalt, fuel, grain and fertilizers among others.
The POSITION and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Class 1 drivers license with a minimum of 2 years 7 or 8 axle driving experience required
Experience hauling liquid or dry bulk products an asset
Ability and willingness to chain-up tires when necessary or required
Safety conscious approach to all job duties
A self-starter with a highly energetic results oriented work style
The INDIVIDUAL and QUALIFICATIONS:
Very competitive wages with additional earning opportunities through quarterly Good Operations Bonuses
Drivers who work a full calendar year can expect to earn the equivalent of a minimum hourly rate of *$25 per hour assuming full utilization; earnings increase with driver experience and efficiency
o Hourly rate is based on approximate earnings of $52,000-78,000 per year based on the driver working 40-60 hours per workweek. *Our driver pay package is a combination of km rates and hourly pay and is paid per trip and the above reflects the minimum hourly equivalent of the km rates paid for on duty driving time.
Group benefits including the option for extended health and dental coverage to suit a drivers personal circumstance, a driver uniform program, and other employee benefits
Referral bonus incentives and Driver of the Year awards
Airfare to and from the drivers residence and place of employment for seasonal and rotational drivers
Applicants for this position will need to produce proof of valid drivers license and current drivers abstract. Applicants in consideration will adhere to company arranged fitness to work and fatigue assessment (full time drivers), drug and alcohol screen and criminal record search.
Westcan is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Liquid bulk
- Dry bulk
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Type of Travel
- Regional
- Provincial/territorial
- Long-haul
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Handle inquiries from customers
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Plan travel schedules and routes
- 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
Communication Equipment Experience
- Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- Citizens band (CB) radio
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Documentation Knowledge
- Trip reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook