Full-Time Long Haul Truck Driver 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 emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; 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; 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 KnowledgeAccident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of ladingCommunication Systems ExperienceOperate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipmentAdditional SkillsAddress customers’ complaints or concerns; Owner-operator business skills; Professionalism in customer serviceWeight HandlingUp to 23 kg (50 lbs)Own Tools/EquipmentSteel-toed safety boots; Cellular phoneWork Conditions and Physical CapabilitiesRepetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; SittingWork Location InformationVarious locationsPersonal SuitabilityEffective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized