log hauler

Talantir; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir in Winnipeg, Manitoba is seeking a permanent, full-time long-haul truck driver. You will operate refrigerated tractors and straight trucks, load/unload goods, and maintain accurate cargo records and logs.

The role involves international and cross-border travel, with a valid passport and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Expect about 50 hours per week in a physically demanding, busy transport environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma required.
• 1–7 months trucking experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated trucks and transport goods.
• Load and unload goods.
• Maintain vehicle condition and inspect tires, brakes, and equipment.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Obtain cross-border documentation and permits for international routes.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Drive in two-person convoy

Operate GPS navigation systems

Dangerous goods knowledge

Record keeping and logs

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

1 to less than 7 months trucking experience

Job description

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 50 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

Dusty

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Documentation knowledge
• Accident or incident reports
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

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 cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks