Long-Haul Canada Only AZ Driver, Kelsey Trail

Contrans Vrac; Steinbach; Presencial; CAD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kelsey Trail in Manitoba, Steinbach, seeks a Long-Haul AZ Driver to operate a B-train interprovincially. You will secure loads, complete accurate paperwork, and stay in regular contact with dispatch while planning efficient routes.

The role requires pre-trip, in-route and post-trip inspections, load checks every few hours, and compliance with MOI/MTO protocols. The position requires an AZ license and 1–3 years of experience, with ability to work away from home.

Formación

• Must have English communication skills.
• Ability to perform pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Familiarity with MOI/MTO safety protocols and load securement.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and drive a B-train truck and trailer interprovincially.
• Secure all loads with appropriate equipment and verify securement before departure.
• Perform pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections; report deficiencies.
• Plan trip logistics and maintain electronic logs; communicate with dispatch.
• Maintain neat appearance, PPE usage, and timely reporting of incidents.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Load distribution

English communication

Independent worker

Reliability

Educación

Secondary School Diploma

AZ or Class 1 license

Descripción del empleo

Long-Haul Canada Only AZ Driver, Kelsey Trail

• Position #: 1499

Job Summary

The truck driver is responsible for the safe operation of a “B” train truck and trailer combination while transporting materials interprovincially. The driver must ensure that the load is secure, paperwork is accurate, complete, and handed into the office in a timely manner. The driver must maintain constant communication with dispatch, plan their route, ensure the truck is equipped with the necessary load securement supplies, follow all Ministry of Transportation safety protocols, properly inspect the truck, trailer, and load. The driver should participate in all required training and act in a professional manner at all times. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and drive primarily “B” train truck and trailer combination to transport materials interprovincially while maintaining Ministry of Transportation safety protocols.
  
• Properly secure all loads using appropriate load securement equipment for the size and type of load that is being transported. When picking up a trailer that is already loaded ensure that the load is secure before leaving the yard.
  
• Perform pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle systems. Ensure all deficiencies are reported to the Shop Manager.
  
• Perform load securement checks every 2- 4 hours to ensure that the load has not shifted and that the straps, chains, and tarp is firmly secure;
  
• Ensure that the minimum required load securement equipment is maintained on the truck and that the weight of all loads is within legal limits.
  
• Plan trip logistics, obtain required documentation to transport materials and comply with on the road inspection station requirements.
  
• Administer bills of lading, maintain electronic logs, and monitor fuel consumption.
  
• Maintain communication with dispatch through the satellite system, phone, and text messages.
  
• Ensure a neat and clean appearance, a clean truck, wear the appropriate PPEs, complete all mandatory training, and report accidents, incidents, and injuries in a timely manner and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Class AZ or Class 1 truck license
  

Experience

• 1 – 3 years of experience as an AZ or Class 1 truck driver preferred.
  
• Experience with “B” trains or flatbed trailers is considered an asset.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude and good spatial skills.
  
• Knowledge of how to distribute a load on the trailer.
  
• Must be able to speak, write and communicate effectively in English.
  
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
  
• Good understanding of the Ministry of Transportation protocols.
  
• Ability to work alone for extended periods of time.
  
• Reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and professional.
  

Nature and Scope

Contracts

• Internally, dispatch, driver services, shop, payroll, yard workers, HR, closely with other drivers if part of a team.
  
• Externally, customers, MTO, law enforcement and the general public.
  

Level of Responsibility

• Work closely with dispatch to receive customer orders and delivery instructions.
  
• Independently responsible for load securement, weights, and hours of service.
  

Decision-Making Authority

• Most tasks are well defined by policies, procedures, and applicable laws but the driver at times must evaluate the weather and road conditions to determine if it is safe to proceed.
  
• The driver must evaluate various situations and determine when to call dispatch for guidance.

Physical and Sensory Demands

• Physical effort is required to spend extended periods of time sitting. Must spend periods of time crouching, lifting, and spreading out heavy trapping and repetitive arm movements securing loads.
  
• Extensive sensory demand is required while concentrating on traffic, changing weather and road conditions.
  Working Conditions
  

Working Conditions

• Working alone for extended periods of time.
  
• Being away from home and living in the truck for extended periods of time.
• Exposed to hazardous situations that might produce minor cuts or major injuries.
  
• May be exposed to conflict situations where people might be rude or angry.
  
• Wearing protective or safety attire on a weekly basis.
  
• Often exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures while working outside.
  
• May be exposed to whole body vibration when driving the truck.