long haul truck driver

DESI SWAGGER'S TRANSLINES LTD; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company based in Manitoba is seeking a qualified truck driver. The role involves driving as part of a team, handling dangerous goods, and ensuring vehicle inspections. Candidates must possess valid Class 1 licensing and demonstrate reliability and teamwork to excel in this on-the-road job.

Qualifications

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence required for semi trailer trucks.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement needed.
• Valid driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods; ensure safety and security of cargo.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• 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

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Experience

• Will train

Workplace information

• On the road job

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