long haul truck driver

TRIPLE A TRANSPORT LTD.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transportation company in Winnipeg is looking for a truck driver for a permanent full-time position. Responsibilities include transporting goods and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates must have a Class 1 or A driver's license and a secondary school graduation certificate. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work flexible hours. Salary is competitive at $31.00 per hour, with 35 to 50 hours expected weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience in trucking is an asset.
• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) required.
• Physically able to lift up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods as required.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Driving record check (abstract)

Basic security clearance

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Refrigerated truck

Tractor‑trailer

Job description

Location: Winnipeg, MB R2P 2J7

Salary: $31.00 hourly / 35 to 50 hours per week

Employment: Permanent full time. Overtime, shifts, on call, flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Credentials: Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post‑trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports
• Type of trucking and equipment: Refrigerated, Tractor‑trailer, Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Security and safety: Basic security clearance, Driving record check (abstract)
• Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding, Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Personal suitability: Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Eligibility

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until: 2025-12-25