Job description

Position: Truck Driver

Duration: Full Time

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Salary or salary range: $24.00 hourly CAD/ 35 to 40 hours per week

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • 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 brake adjustments
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Tractor-trailer
  • Tractor-trailer A train
  • Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Reliability
  • Team player

Date Posted: October 31, 2023

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