truck driver
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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Responsibilities
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- 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
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Sitting
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including loading and unloading cargo and securing it with tarps. Plan routes to reduce fuel use and emissions, inspect and oversee vehicle condition, communicate with dispatch, and maintain cargo, service-hour, distance, and fuel records.
Requirements
The position requires 1 to less than 2 years of experience and a Class 1 or Class A driver's license. No degree, certificate, or diploma is required; candidates should be able to handle heavy loads and work while seated.
Skills
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Fuel-Efficient Driving
- Team Driving
- Loading And Unloading Cargo
- International Cargo Transport
- Truck Operation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Dispatch Communication
- Cargo Documentation
- Driver Logbook Management
- Cargo Tarping
- Cargo Safety And Security
- Heavy Load Handling
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Class 1 Driver's License
- Class A Driver's License
- Straight Truck
- Articulated Truck
- GPS
- Route Planning
- Fuel Consumption
- Carbon Emissions
- Team Driving
- Convoy
- Cargo Transport
- International Routes
- Special Permits
- Bill Of Lading
- Driver Logbook
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Vehicle Inspection Report
- Central Dispatch
- Tarping
- Cargo Security
- Heavy Loads
- Green Job
- Truck Transportation