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Our Professional Truck Drivers haul various liquid and dry bulk commodities including, anhydrous ammonia (NH3), asphalt, fuel, grains and fertilizers, and propane among others. At any given time, we have openings for Seasonal, Rotational and Full Time Professional Truck Drivers to haul bulk commodities throughout the Western Provinces, Ontario and Northern Canada.
Whats in it for you?
New to Westcan! Our Professional Truck Drivers are paid hourly based on e-logs
A very competitive BASE RATE of $27 per hour combined with add-ons for NIGHT SHIFT, CITY DELIVERIES, US HAULS and certain PRODUCT/TRAILER premiums. Tenure premiums kick in after 1 (one) year of employment!
Quarterly Good Operations Bonus is available to drivers based on incident free driving along with an annual Driver of the Year monetary award and gala
We provide a yearly uniform and boots allowance
What you bring:
Class 1 (1Z/AZ) drivers license with a minimum of 2 years 7 or 8 axle driving experience
Experience hauling liquid or dry bulk products an asset
Ability and willingness to chain-up tires when necessary or required
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 health assessment, drug and alcohol screen and criminal record search.
Westcan is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and equivalently considers applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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
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