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Position: Class 1 Driver
Required by: ASAP
Status: Full Time
Location: Saskatoon
Rate of Pay: TBA
With locations across Western Canada, Canada Cartage System is a recognized leader in transportation logistics delivering customized solutions for the transportation, distribution and warehousing marketplace.
We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, advancement opportunities and career development.
Responsibilities:
Adhere to HOS regulations
Handling of freight documents/manifests
All other duties as reasonably assigned
Prompt delivery of freight
General Requirements/Qualifications:
Have a valid Class 1 license
Provide clean drivers abstract; valid within the past 30 days and no more than 3 demerits
Must have a minimum of two years driving experience
Experienced with Tarps and Strapping
Provide a criminal background check; must be bondable
Have steel toed safety boots
Have good knowledge of driver log books, inspection reports (pre, en route and post trip) and trip reports
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds hand bombing may be required.
We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups and women
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
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
- Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
- 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
- Tractor-trailer
Communication Equipment Experience
- Cellular phone
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Trip reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Driver logbook
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)