Transport truck drivers drive straight trucks or tractor-trailers to transport freight. Long-haul truck drivers operate heavy trucks over urban, interurban, provincial and international routes, while short-haul and local transport truck drivers operate over urban and short interurban routes. They are employed by transportation, manufacturing, distribution and moving companies, and trucking employment service agencies, or they may be self-employed.
- Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances
- Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage
- Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books
- Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
- May perform emergency roadside repairs
- May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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- Winnipeg, MBR2R 2W6
- Work locationOn site
- Salary31.40 hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies2 vacancies
- SourceJob Bank #3404290
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dry bulk
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Benefits
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Parking available
