long haul truck driver

WINNIPEG FLATBEDS LTD; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A trucking company in Winnipeg is looking for a dedicated Truck Driver to perform long-haul duties. The ideal candidate will hold a Class 1 license and have a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include loading and unloading goods, ensuring vehicle safety, and maintaining driver logs. The job offers a permanent position with demanding hours, requiring physical capability and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Experience with long-haul transportation.
• Capable of performing emergency roadside repairs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Organized

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

Education :

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, 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
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Transportation / travel experience :

• Long-haul

Security and safety :

• Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling :

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability :

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Experience :

• Will train

Workplace information :

• On the road job
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 50 to 60 hours per week