long haul truck driver
- Rosser, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Other benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Various locations
Tasks
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- 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
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
- Dry bulk
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
More about this job
Responsibilities
Drive straight or articulated trucks on long-haul routes to transport goods, including dry bulk and refrigerated cargo, and handle loading, unloading, tarping, and cargo security. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, complete required transport and trip documentation, communicate with dispatch, and address customer concerns.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and applicants must hold a Class 1/1F/A licence and an Air Brake (Z) endorsement. No prior experience is required because training will be provided; the role also calls for attention to detail, reliability, flexibility, organization, and teamwork.
Skills
- Long-Haul Driving
- Operating Straight And Articulated Trucks
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Adjustments
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Cargo Loading And Unloading
- Cargo Tarping And Security
- Customer Service
- Central Dispatch Communication
- GPS Navigation
- Transportation Documentation
- Driving Team Or Convoy
- Refrigerated Trucking
- Dry Bulk Trucking
- Air Brake Operation
Benefits
- Free Parking
- Employer-Paid Learning And Training
- Transportation Provided By Employer
- Parking Available
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Class 1/1F/A Licence
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Long-Haul Trucking
- Straight Trucks
- Articulated Trucks
- Semi-Trailer Trucks
- Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Transport
- Tractor-Trailer
- GPS
- Navigation Equipment
- Central Dispatch
- Bill Of Lading
- Driver Logbook
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Maintenance And Repair Reports
- Accident And Incident Reports
- Trans-Border Documentation
- Trip Reports
- International Cargo Permits
- Cargo Tarping
- Preventive Maintenance
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Brake Adjustments
- Hours Of Service
- Fuel Consumption Records