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Long Haul Truck Driver

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Long Haul Truck Driver
(DJ-54822-931224038518)
East-West Express Inc.
Winnipeg - MB - Canada
$ 22/Hour
Posting Date: November 27, 2021
Expiry Date: March 27, 2022

Job Description

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

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

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods
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
Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports
Trip reports
Trans-border documentation
Maintenance and repair reports
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Driver logbook
Bill of lading

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Experience

Long-haul

Security and Safety

Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passport;

Own Tools/Equipment

Cellular phone;

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employer;

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required;

Work Location Information

Various locations;

Personal Suitability

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

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