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Swayze Concrete Ltd. is a family owned and operated company with locations throughout southern Saskatchewan. We offer employees a full benefit package after a three month probation period has been completed. We strive for a safe and friendly work environment for all employees.
We are accepting resumes for a lowbed truck operator who will be responsible primarily for transporting equipment to various locations. When the driver hired is not transporting equipment they will be ustilized as a gravel hauler. The ability to work overtime hours and the occasional evenings and weekends is necessary.
Duties to include but not limited to loading and unloading equipment onto the lowbed trailer, securing cargo, applying for required permits, truck driving, completion of paperwork and routine maintenance of truck.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Concrete mixing
- Dump
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Type of Travel
- Local
- Short-haul
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's Licence (Class 3 or D)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Perform preventive maintenance
- 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
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Documentation Knowledge
- Trip reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Driver logbook