Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver in Winnipeg
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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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
Will train
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
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Weight Handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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; 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); Criminal record check
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phone
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Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Willing to travel internationally
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Sitting
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Refrigerated; Dry bulk
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Transportation/Travel Experience
National; International; Provincial/territorial; 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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