Full-Time Driver, Transport (Team Drivers – Grande Prairie $$ Sign On Bonus $) in Grande Prairie
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school; Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Type of Travel
Long-haul; Regional
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports; Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Communication Equipment Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer); Cellular phone
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Specific Skills
Loading and unloading of goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Plan travel schedules and routes; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness; Perform emergency roadside repairs
Additional Skills
Mountain driving expertise; Professionalism in customer service; Handle inquiries from customers
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight
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; Computer use; Continuous learning
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.manitoulintransport.com/We 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.