long haul truck driver

Moving Wheels Freight Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Winnipeg is seeking a Truck Driver to load and unload goods and operate trucks to transport materials. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a Class 1 or A driver's license. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections and keeping accurate records of service and cargo. This is a permanent position with 35 hours of work per week, offering training paid by the employer.

Benefits

Learning / training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in driving straight or articulated trucks preferred.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections before, during, and after trips.
• Knowledge of keeping driver logbooks.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods and materials efficiently.
• Inspect vehicles and report issues to ensure safety.
• Relate information effectively to dispatch.

Skills

Loading and unloading goods

Driving trucks

Vehicle inspection

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

High school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week