Long Haul Truck Drivers Job

Watt & Stewart Commodities Inc. located at 4134 3rd Street East, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0 is looking for nine (9) Long Haul Truck Drivers (NOC: 73300)

Employer: Watt & Stewart Commodities Inc.
Work location: 4134 3rd Street East, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0 & Various routes in Canada and USA
Vacancies: 9 Vacancies
Salary: $36.00/ Hour for 40 -70 Hours / Week (calculated based on mileage and type of rig)
Benefits: Health Benefits: Dental Plan after 3 months of employment, Health Care Plan, Vision care benefits; Financial Benefits: Mileage paid, Safety Bonus, High Mileage Bonus, Retention Bonus and Referral Bonus, Group insurance benefits; Other benefits: Free parking available; Subject to wage increase and incentives
Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
Start date: As soon as possible
Employment conditions: morning, day, evening, night, weekend, on call.

Languages: English
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma.
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Personal Suitability: Reliability, organized
Credentials: Driver’s license (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement
Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's license, Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods.
Security and Safety: Valid passport, Medical exam, Driving record check (abstract), Driver’s validity licence check; Drug test, Criminal record check, Basic security clearance
Own Tools/ Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, cellular phone, gloves

Tasks: Hauling general commodities using flatbed trailers throughout Canada and the United States; Hauling Lumber, pipe and wide loads; 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; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Perform brake adjustments; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Load and unload goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Mountain driving expertise; Professionalism in customer service; Communication Systems Experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Citizens band (CB) radio; Documentation Knowledge: Trans-border documentation, Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Trip reports, Maintenance and repair reports, Accident or incident reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
Type of Trucking and Equipment: Tractor-trailer, Flatbed
Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Transportation/Travel Experience: International, National, Long-Haul

Work Setting: Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Sitting for extended periods of time

Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply: Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada.

How to apply
By email: [email protected]
By mail: 4134 3rd Street East Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
Online: https://www.wattstewart.com/careers/opportunities/1/long-haul-truck-driver---claresholm--alberta/

What you must include in your application:
Job reference number 250501 OTR
Answer to the following screening questions:
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required credentials listed in the job posting?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
• Proof of the requested credentials

Health/Dental Benefits, Other Benefits

Flatbed and over-dimensional transportation company