Job Description

Kriska is looking for an experienced team for a dedicated home weekly run! Start Monday and complete a triangle of approximately 4800 miles, returning to Prescott on Saturday afternoon. A FAST card is required for this position. A minimum of one year of current tractor trailer driver experience is required. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Professional Transport Operator is responsible for

• safely moving freight for our customers.
• maintaining his/her ability to provide driving services throughout Canada and the USA at all times.
• managing his/her personal utilization to achieve or exceed minimum company period mileage targets on the assigned power unit over the year.
• managing his/her assigned equipment to minimize fleet operating costs and maximize availability.
• practicing safe vehicle operation at all times. He/she recognizes that large truck equipment is very visible on the road and, by his/her responsible actions, is perceived to be a safe and courteous Kriska employee by the driving public.
• managing him/herself and his/her equipment on the road in compliance with all MOT/ DOT moving regulations.
• ensuring the equipment he/she is assigned is roadworthy, fit for use and in compliance with DOT/ MOT mechanical regulations at all times.
• protecting the integrity of cargo at all times and to minimize the risk of claims against the company by effectively managing potential cargo claim events.
• facilitating the efficient completion of tasks by other company PTO’s and internal staff by ensuring paperwork and satellite transactions are completed in an accurate and timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: A professional transport operator requires physical agility and stamina for pre- and post-trip inspections, hand-bombing and manual adjustments to equipment, and mental concentration for long periods of sitting and driving. QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Maintain a current and valid AZ license.
• Current CVOR abstract (within 30 days).
• Current driver abstract (within 30 days).
• Current criminal search (within 90 days).
• Oral, written and comprehension skills in English at a minimum Grade 10 level.
• Operation of satellite communication equipment.
• 70 hour work weeks away from home with constant shift changes.
• Sleep in confined space with disturbance.
• Subject to extremes of weather, possible odors and hazardous materials.
• Entered into consortium for random drug & alcohol testing – zero tolerance.