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Our professional truck drivers haul various iquid & dry bulk commodities including, anhydrous ammonia (NH3), asphalt, fuel, grain and fertilizers among others.
We currently have openings for Seasonal, Rotational and Full Time
Professional Truck Drivers to haul bulk
commodities throughout Western and Northern
Canada.
Year round full time and rotational positions
available; work can be specific to one product or
the driver can be cross trained and follow the
seasons.
The INDIVIDUAL and QUALIFICATIONS:
Class 1/1A Drivers license
Super B experience an asset
Liquid or dry bulk experience an asset
A safety conscious approach to all job
duties
A self starter with a highly energetic
results oriented work style combined
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Ability to maintain a sense of humor in
challenging situations
Comfortable working in a fast-paced
environment and willing to take initiative
We OFFER:
Very competitive wages with additional
earning opportunities through quarterly Good
Operations Bonus
Drivers who work a full calendar year will earn the equivalent of a minimum hourly rate of $25 per hour assuming full utilization; earnings increase with driver experience and efficiency
Hourly rate is based on approximate earnings of $78,000 per year based on the driver working a regular 60 hour work week. Our driver pay package is a combination of km rates and hourly pay
Group benefits, Matching RRSP program &
scholarship for children of employees for full-
time and rotational drivers
Airfare to and from the drivers residence
and place of employment for seasonal and
rotational drivers
Westcan is an equal opportunity employer that
embraces diversity in the workplace and
equivalently considers applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Liquid bulk
- Dry bulk
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Type of Travel
- Regional
- Provincial/territorial
- Long-haul
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Handle inquiries from customers
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Plan travel schedules and routes
- Perform brake adjustments
- Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Loading and unloading of goods
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Communication Equipment Experience
- Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- Citizens band (CB) radio
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Documentation Knowledge
- Trip reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook