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Long haul tractor-trailer driver

Peak Point Logistics Ltd.

Winnipeg, MB

Posted 30+ days ago Expires Soon!

Job Details:

$31.00 - $33.00 / hour
Full-time
Experienced

Overview
  • Job Duration: Permanent
  • Language of Work: English
  • Hours of Work: 50 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Experience:
  • Education
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Work setting
  • Remote location
  • Tasks
  • Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
  • Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • Mountain driving expertise
  • 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
  • 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
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • 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
  • International
  • Long-haul
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Security and safety
  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam
  • Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Weight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Own tools/equipment
  • Cellular phone
  • Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience
  • Screening questions
  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
  • Employment terms options
  • Early morning
  • Experience
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • Employment terms options
  • Morning
  • Night
  • Day
  • Weekend

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