Full-Time Dump Truck Driver (Tri-Axle Semi Class 1) in Winnipeg
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer; Dump
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Type of Travel
Short-haul; Local; Provincial/territorial
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Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); 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 9 kg (20 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; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Security and Safety
Bondable; Basic security clearance; Driving record check (abstract)
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel overnight
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Job task planning and organizing; Finding information; Computer use; Continuous learning
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Other Information
Must have previous experience hauling gravel, mud/stone