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long haul truck driver

HIGHWAY MOTOR FREIGHT LTD.

Winnipeg

On-site

CAD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

15 days ago

Job summary

A freight transportation company is looking for skilled truck drivers for long-haul journeys. The role involves driving in teams, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring the vehicle's condition. Candidates will receive on-the-job training and must hold a valid Class 1 Licence and Air Brake Endorsement. Criminal and driving record checks are mandatory. This permanent position requires flexibility and teamwork within a physically demanding work environment.

Qualifications

  • Will train on the job.
  • Experience with long-haul driving is a plus.
  • Must pass criminal record and driving record checks.

Responsibilities

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • Load and unload goods.
  • Obtain necessary permits for transport.
  • Inspect vehicle conditions and perform necessary adjustments.
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Attention to detail
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Reliability
Judgement
Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Class 1 / 1F / A Licence
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

  • Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience : Will train
  • Work setting

    • Various locations
    • Tasks

    • 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
    • Perform brake adjustments
    • Perform emergency roadside repairs
    • 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
    • Transport and handle dangerous goods
    • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

    • Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
    • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
    • Documentation knowledge

    • Driver logbook
    • Transportation / travel experience

    • Long-haul
    • Security and safety

    • Criminal record check
    • Driving record check (abstract)
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Flexibility
    • Judgement
    • Organized
    • Reliability
    • Team player
    • Workplace information

    • On the road job
    • Work Term : Permanent
    • Work Language : English
    • Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week
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