long haul truck driver

4TRACKS LTD; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trucking company in Winnipeg seeks an entry-level driver. The role involves driving as part of a team, loading and unloading goods, inspecting vehicle conditions, and managing hazardous materials. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate, a driver's license (Class 1 or A), and have air brakes endorsement. Health benefits and support for newcomers and refugees available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Air Brakes Endorsement and a valid Driver's License (Class 1 or A) are required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of driving experience, preferably with long-haul.
• Knowledge of documentation such as driver logbooks and maintenance reports.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Oversee the condition of vehicle and perform inspections.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods safely.

Skills

Driving skills

Road safety awareness

Cargo handling

Communication skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. On the road. Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy


• Load and unload goods


• 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


• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo


• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement


• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports


• Bill of lading


• Dangerous goods occurrence reports


• Driver logbook


• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)


• Maintenance and repair reports

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check


• Driver's validity licence check


• Driving record check (abstract)


• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border


• Willing to travel for extended periods


• Willing to travel internationally


• Willing to travel overnight

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone


• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan


• Disability benefits


• Health care plan


• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Truck Transportation