Class 1 Truck Driver

Prince Albert, SK

Our location in Prince Albert, SK is looking for a Class 1 Truck Driver (NOC: 73300).

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Salary: $35.45/Hour for 40 -50 Hours / Week

Benefits:

• Health care, dental, and vision care benefits
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Discretionary bonus
• Night shift premium
• Mileage paid
• Long-term care insurance
• Wellness program, travel insurance
• Free parking available, learning/training paid by employer
• Subject to wage increase and incentives.

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time.

Start date: As soon as possible

Employment conditions: Early morning, morning, day, evening, night, weekend, shift, overtime required, overtime available.

Requirements: 

• Experience: 2 - 3 years
• Credentials:Driver’s license (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent
• Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's license, ability to travel for extended periods, able to travel overnight, able to drive manual transmission vehicle
• Security and Safety: Driving record check (abstract), Drug test, Criminal record check, Driver’s validity licence check, Bondable, Medical exam
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, strong attention to detail, able to perform repetitive tasks, able to sit for extended periods of time.

Tasks:

• Operate and drive primarily a semi-truck and flat deck trailer to transport goods and materials mainly on local routes and short interurban routes
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions;
• Load and unload goods
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle such as condition of equipment, and loading and unloading of cargo
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Documentation knowledge: Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Maintenance and repair reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), trip reports.
• Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Type of Trucking and Equipment: Tractor-trailer.

Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Transportation/travel experience: Short-haul, Local

Work Setting: various locations.

Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply: Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, asylum seekers and Refugees, Youth, Mature workers, Visible minorities.