Full-Time Dump Truck Driver in Winnipeg
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school; Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Driver’s Licence (Class 3 or D); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; WHMIS Certificate; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Air Brake Adjustment Certificate; Defensive Driving Course; Skid Control Training; Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
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Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Dump
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Type of Travel
Short-haul; Local; Regional; Provincial/territorial
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports
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Communication Equipment Experience
Citizens band (CB) radio; Cellular phone
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Plan travel schedules and routes; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Pay and receive payments for goods; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Perform brake adjustments; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Additional Skills
Handle inquiries from customers
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Security and Safety
Bondable; Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test
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Own Tools/Equipment
Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
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Transportation/Travel Information
Own vehicle; Valid driver’s licence; Travel expenses paid by employer; Public transportation is not available
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Work Location Information
Various locations
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning
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How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.transkorconstruction.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.