D & W Logistics Ltd

Long Haul Truck Driver

Long Haul

Job description

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Salary: $24.00 CAD hourly for 50 hours per week

Job Requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience

No experience

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Documentation Knowledge

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

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting

Work Location Information

Various locations

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer

Transportation/Travel Experience

Long-haul

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Date Posted: June 21, 2022

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