driver, truck - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Asset languages
• Hindi
• Panjabi; Punjabi
Work setting
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
Tasks
• Address customers complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• First Aid Certificate
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
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul
Security and safety
• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Drivers validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
Weight handling
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
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 willing to relocate for this position
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid
Long term benefits
• Life insurance
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance

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