truck driver, heavy truck

S & M Tilt Deck Services Ltd.; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A transportation services company in Winnipeg is looking for a truck driver to operate various vehicles and transport goods. The role requires a Class 1 or A driver's license, and experience in trucking. Ideal candidates must be reliable, team-oriented, and able to focus on safety and detail. This position entails both local and long-haul driving, offering a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of trucking experience is required.
• Valid Class 1 or A driver's license needed.
• Must pass a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform pre-trip inspections.
• Coach colleagues on work techniques.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Reliability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Work Term : Temporary

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Swahili
• Tigrinya
• Tagalog

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 5 / 5F / G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tow truck

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial / territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Workplace information

• On the road job