long haul truck driver

Razir Transport Services Ltd; Oak Bluff; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services company in Oak Bluff, Manitoba, is seeking a skilled truck driver. Responsibilities include operating straight or articulated trucks, inspecting vehicles, and maintaining logs. The ideal candidate has a Class 1 License and at least 1-2 years of driving experience. This position offers health benefits including dental and vision care, and requires attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience driving trucks.
• Ability to perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.
• Knowledge of accident or incident reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform necessary inspections.
• Record cargo information and maintain logs.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Organized

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Steel-toed safety boots

Cellular phone

Gloves

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 50 hours per week

Education : No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul
• National

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits