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long haul truck driver

  • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
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Posting language
English
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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Dangerous goods occurrence reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel internationally
  • Willing to travel overnight

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Mileage paid

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
More about this job

Responsibilities

The driver is responsible for transporting goods, including dangerous goods, as part of a team or convoy. Key duties include performing vehicle inspections, roadside repairs, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Class 1 or A Driver's License with an Air Brakes Endorsement and 2 to 3 years of experience. A high school diploma and the ability to travel internationally and overnight are required.

Skills

  • Long Haul Trucking
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Brake Adjustments
  • Emergency Roadside Repairs
  • Cargo Security
  • Dangerous Goods Handling
  • Tarping
  • Logbook Management
  • Bill of Lading
  • Cross-border Transport

Benefits

  • Health Benefits
  • Dental Plan
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health Care Plan
  • Vision Care Benefits
  • Mileage Paid

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Trades

Keywords

  • Long Haul
  • Truck Driver
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Class 1 License
  • Dangerous Goods
  • Bill of Lading
  • Driver Logbook
  • Pre-trip Inspection
  • Cross-border
  • Truck Transportation
  • Cargo Security
  • Vehicle Maintenance

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