Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

Load and unload goodsObtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routesOperate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materialsOversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipmentPerform brake adjustmentsPerform emergency roadside repairsPerform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehiclePerform preventive maintenanceReceive and relay information to central dispatchRecord cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brake (Z) EndorsementDriver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

Bill of ladingDriver logbookInspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)Trip reports

Transportation/travel experience

LocalLong-haul

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detailHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksSitting

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam player

Workplace information

On the road job

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employmentOffers on-the-job training tailored to youthOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for VeteransProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous peopleOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minoritiesApplies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employeesProvides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

SAS TRUCKING LTD.

Open Positions

truck driver