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Company Operating Name
Kindersley Transport Ltd, a member of Siemens Transportation Group Inc.
Location of Work/Address/Contact Information
Kindersley Transport Ltd
2411 Wentz Ave
Saskatoon SK S7K 4J2
Phone:(800)667-1138
Fax:(306)668-5836
Title of Position- Long Haul Truck Driver
Job Duties
Operate Company Equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Perform preventative maintenance check and pre trip inspections
Check freight prior to loading and unloading to ensure proper count and condition
Confirm bill of lading has accurate information
Clean and fuel equipment
Communicate with customers in a professional manner
Report any damages or accidents as per Company Policy
Follow procedures when hauling Dangerous Goods
Assist in loading non palletized loads when required
Complete log books and trip sheets accurately
Verify dispatch
Ensure loads are secured
Perform hooks and unhooks
Adhere to all highway traffic board regulations and safety and traffic laws
Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures
Terms of Employment
Permanent- Full Time
40+ hours per week. Must meet Canadian and US Hour of Service Regulations.
Deliver freight throughout Canada and the United States
Required to be away from home for extended periods at a time
Wage
The greater of $20.00 per hour or 0.44 cents per mile (per the Collective Agreement)
Benefits Package
Health care
Dental care
Short and Long Term Disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Skills/Requirements
Must possess a valid Class 1A drivers license
One year experience operating various types of tractor and trailer equipment
Knowledge of highway routes, maps, weights, and dimensions
Knowledge of equipment usage and basic repairs
Experience in driving in all types of terrain
Must pass a road test, pre-employment drug test, and dangerous goods course
Must provide a clean criminal record search and drivers abstract
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
Type of Travel
- Long-haul
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Mountain driving expertise
Specific Skills
- Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Plan travel schedules and routes
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Perform brake adjustments
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Loading and unloading of goods
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Van
- Tractor-trailer
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Trip reports
- Trans-border documentation
- 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 45 kg (100 lbs)
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