Linehaul Driver Float

Full-Time Linehaul Float - Saskatoon

 It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.

 

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you too.

 

Since its establishment in 1960, Purolator has become Canada’s leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider. Our team operates under a strong set of corporate values that guide us in all we do for our employees. Purolator is an employer committed to offering our employees rewarding work with opportunities for collaboration and career development. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes a Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits Package and Pension Plan, an Employee Family Assistance Program, Employee Shared Ownership Program and Employee Discounts.

We believe that developing a winning team of employees is critical to achieving our vision of making Canada stronger by delivering our customers’ promises. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a national organization that plays a meaningful role in the lives of all Canadians.

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Description

The Linehaul Float drives to/from customer locations and safely operates company vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, 5-ton vehicles, shunt trucks, etc.) and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.) to pick up and deliver freight to/from customer locations and meet service level agreements. Covers driving routes and pickups / deliveries for Linehaul Drivers and Linehaul Drivers Pickup & Delivery, which may be in any shift.

 

Job Details:

 

Location: Saskatoon Depot, 2675 Ave C North, Saskatoon SK

Working Hours: 45 Weekly hours

Scheduled Shift: Varies, dependent upon need

Employment Contract: Permanent

Hourly Wage: Starting wage of $35.03 (as per collective agreement)

Responsibilities

• Drive to/from customer locations and safely operate company vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, 5-ton vehicles, shunt trucks, etc.) and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.) to pick up and deliver freight to/from customer locations and meet service level agreements
• Resolves problems as they arise while on the road in collaboration with Dispatch
• Picks up, delivers, and loads/unloads freight at customer locations
• Scans freight upon pickup and delivery
• Conducts vehicle inspections (tractor - 20-minute pre-trip, 15-minute post-trip; trailer – 15-minute pre-trip per trailer)
• Work various hours (morning, afternoon or overnight) as required
• Ability to solve problems as they arise while on road
• Build positive relationships with both our internal and external customers (dispatch, colleagues , managers)
• Comply with all Corporate Policies and Procedures
• Work in a safe manner at all times
• Maintain punctual attendance
• Shunt Duties as assigned
• Other duties as required

Education

Completion of High School 

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License: Class 1
• Clean Driving Abstract (please upload a current driver's abstract with your resume)
• Must successfully pass written & road test(s)
• Must successfully pass Defensive Driving course
• Must successfully pass Courier Methods training course
• Ability to read maps; Good sense of geographical direction
• Must be able to handle LTL freight and skids
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 70 lbs.
• Successfully complete a criminal record check and employment verification to qualify
• Obtain a clear Police Clearance Certificate when required