Long haul truck driver
Upperline Transport LTD. Winnipeg, Manitoba
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience:
Education- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work setting- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Documentation knowledge- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment- Dry bulk
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train
Communication systems experience- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel information- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Tools
Personal suitability- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Experience- 1 year to less than 2 years
Other benefits- Free parking available
- Parking available
Salary: $25.00 hourly
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