Full-Time Driver, Truck in Winnipeg
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio
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Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; 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
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Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required
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Work Location Information
Various locations
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; Local; International; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: rngtransports.inc@gmail.comWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.