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Semi truck driver hauling cattle within Western Canada. Must be physically able to load and unload trailers with cattle. Some local loads but majority of loads will be long haul within Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta
Must be willing to be on the road for extended periods of time. Must have experience with cattle.
Need Class 1A license. Must be willing to drive in winter road conditions.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Significant use of memory
Type of Travel
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
- Long-haul
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Handle inquiries from customers
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Use atlases and other trip planning aids
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Plan travel schedules and routes
- Perform preventive maintenance
- 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
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Communication Equipment Experience
- Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
- Cellular phone
- Citizens band (CB) radio
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Documentation Knowledge
- Trip reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
Weight Handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
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