Class 1 Truck Driver
Varsteel Ltd.
Prince Albert, SK, Canada
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Varsteel Ltd. located at Highway # 3 & 48th Street East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 8A7 is looking for one (1) Class 1 Truck Driver (NOC: 73300).

 

Employer: Varsteel Ltd.

Work location: Highway # 3 & 48th Street East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 8A7 & Prince Albert Area, Saskatchewan.

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Salary: $35.45/Hour for 40 -50 Hours / Week

Benefits: Health benefits: health care plan, dental plan, vision care benefits, disability benefits, paramedical services coverage after 3 months of employment; Financial benefits: life insurance, group insurance benefits and pension plan after 3 months of employment, discretionary bonus, night shift premium, mileage paid; Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance after 3 months of employment; Other benefits: wellness program, travel insurance, free parking available, learning/training paid by employer, other benefits; Subject to wage increase and incentives.

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time.

Start date: As soon as possible

Employment conditions: Early morning, morning, day, evening, night, weekend, shift, overtime required, overtime available.

 

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Personal Suitability: reliability, organized, judgement, team player, hardworking

Credentials: Driver’s license (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement

 

Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's license, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight, Drive manual transmission vehicle

Security and Safety: Driving record check (abstract), Drug test, Criminal record check, Driver’s validity licence check, Bondable, Medical exam

 

Tasks: Operate and drive primarily a semi-truck and flat deck trailer to transport goods and materials mainly on local routes and short interurban routes; 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; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; 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 such as condition of equipment, and loading and unloading of cargo; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service

Documentation knowledge: Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Maintenance and repair reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), trip reports.

Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Type of Trucking and Equipment: Tractor-trailer.

Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Transportation/travel experience: Short-haul, Local

 

Work Setting: various locations.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, attention to detail, repetitive tasks, sitting for extended periods of time.

 

Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply: Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, asylum seekers and Refugees, Youth, Mature workers, Visible minorities.

 

How to apply

By email: careers@varsteel.ca

By mail: 330, 220 4 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4J7

Online: https://www2.varsteel.ca/employment

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