Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver in Winnipeg
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma or equivalent experience
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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
7 months to less than 1 year
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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)
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Sitting
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Long-haul
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