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For over 75 years, National Cartage Ltd. has developed a strong reputation as a proud and dedicated transportation company. Rooted in our family values and coupled with commitment to excellence, hard work and honesty, we have grown into a first-class organization.
We are seeking a full-time, experienced, Class 1A city tractor driver for the Saskatoon terminal. Some short haul in the Province is also required. Immediate opening.
Deliveries within the City of Saskatoon, with limited short haul work within the province. City Tractor-Trailer experience is essential. Drivers must have at least one-year highway driving experience. Daily hours will vary, but the driver should be home every night.
Responsibilities:
-Pick up and delivery of various goods within the city and surrounding areas in a timely and professional manner
-Assist with loading & unloading
-Fill out necessary documents
-Perform pre and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment - oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, perform brake adjustments
-Plan travel schedules & routes
-Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
-Transport hazardous products and/or dangerous goods
-Adhere to company safety policies
Qualifications:
-Saskatchewan Class 1A license & clean drivers abstract (We are not LMO certified)
-Customer service skills
-Good work attitude & willingness to learn
-Team player
-Strong command of the English language
-Ability to lift up to 23kg (50 lbs.)
-Understanding of the following:
- Driver logbooks/bills of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Inspection reports
- Maintenance & repair reports
- Trip reports/accident reports
Benefits:
-Competitive wages
-Comprehensive benefits package
-Team environment
-Commitment to safety
-Equal opportunity employer
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
Type of Travel
- Regional
- Local
- Short-haul
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
- WHMIS Certificate
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Handle inquiries from customers
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods
- Plan travel schedules and routes
- Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
- Loading and unloading of goods
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Trip reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)