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We are looking for a hard working individual with 1A driving experience, who works well with others but also by themselves, must be responsible and motivated. We mainly haul cattle so experience with livestock would be an asset, we also haul lots of bales.
We have two 1 ton trucks that pull gooseneck trailers hauling livestock, or pulling a flatbed hauling equipment or materials needed for the farm. This is a full time position, when the trucks are not moving we have farm work if wanting to help out with that. Fall/ Winter/ Spring are the trucks busy seasons. In the spring and fall there is an option to help out with seeding and harvest. We also have an option to help out with calving as well.
Assets would include but not limited to
- 1A license a must with some experience driving
- Hauling livestock/ bales
- Mechanically inclined
- Experience with farm equiptment
- Cleanliness
- Livestock experience ( any kind)
- Paper work
- Being a leader
- Log book experience
- Hard worker
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Flatbed
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Type of Travel
- Local
- Provincial/territorial
- Long-haul
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Handle inquiries from customers
Specific Skills
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform brake adjustments
- Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
- 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
- Cellular phone
- Citizens band (CB) radio
Work Location Information
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Documentation Knowledge
- Trip reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
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