Full-Time Driver, Long Haul in Winnipeg
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement
Experience
Will train
Specific Skills
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; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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
Documentation Knowledge Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading Communication Systems Experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Additional Skills Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Owner-operator business skills; Professionalism in customer service Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Security and SafetyDriving record check (abstract)Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phone Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Sitting Work Location Information Various locations Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer; FlatbedTransportation/Travel Experience Long-haulP ersonal Suitability Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized