Driver, truck

Tobermory; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarb Kalyan Trucking Inc. in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a Driver, truck to join a two-person team and transport goods for international and domestic routes.

The successful candidate will load/unload cargo, perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections, and maintain vehicle safety. A Class 1/A license with air brake endorsement and fluent English are required, with long-haul travel and cross-border duties expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Air brake endorsement and a valid Class 1/A license.
• 1–7 months of related trucking experience preferred.
• Fluent in English, able to communicate clearly.
• Able to handle weight up to 50 lbs and perform loading/unloading.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods as required.
• Obtain special permits and documents for international cargo transport.
• Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect tires, lights, brakes and other equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel usage.

Skills

Fluent English

Team player

Self-motivated

Organised

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Sarb Kalyan Trucking Inc. based in Winnipeg, MB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Driver, truck who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Sarb Kalyan Trucking Inc.
Position: Driver, truck
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $23.25 hourly for 30 hours per 30 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Winnipeg, MB

• The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• The candidate must load and unload goods.
• The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• The candidate will be required to perform roadside emergency repairs.
• The candidate will be expected to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections as well as oversee all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate will be expected to perform preventive maintenance.
• The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
• The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have an air brake endorsement and a valid driver’s licence (Class 1 or A)
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Experience and Specialization

Documentation Knowledge

• The candidate should be knowledgeable about Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) and Trip reports.

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Trucking and equipment types include Refrigerated and Tractor-trailer.

Communication Systems Experience

• The candidate must be able to use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation devices.

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate must be familiar with international regions.
• The candidate must have long-haul transportation experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must have a valid passport.
• The candidate must have a basic security clearance.
• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), drug test, and medical exam.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
• The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
• The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have a cell phone.