Truck Driver, Long Haul

 

Vacancy: Truck Driver, Long Haul 

Employer details: LINK-X TRANSPORT INC.

Job details

• Location: 632 Goldenrod Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6
• Work location: On-site
• Salary: $30.30 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full-time
• Shifts: Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Other benefits
• Vacancies: 2 vacancies

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

On site:  Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

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: Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence, 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, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting

Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Hardworking, Patience

Benefits

Other benefits: Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are: a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

 

How to apply

Send your resume by email at linkxtransport@gmail.com

Send your resume by mail to 267 Mapleglen Drive, Winnipeg, MB R2P 0B2

What you must include in your application:

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?