Long haul truck driver

Longview Logistics ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Longview Logistics ltd in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking an experienced Truck Driver to operate and drive straight or articulated trucks on road routes. You will plan routes, perform pre-trip inspections, load and unload goods, and ensure cargo safety and compliance with hours of service.

The role requires a Class 1 licence with Air Brakes Endorsement; experience is an asset. Mileage is paid, and the position is permanent with English as the working language.

Qualifications

• High school graduation certificate or equivalent.
• Experience as a driver is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle condition, tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarpaulin and secure cargo for transport.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Route planning

Vehicle operation

Load/unload goods

Pre-trip inspections

Record keeping

Customer service

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Workplace information

• On the road job

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week