Driver, truck
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. based in NW 34-7-20W, Souris, MB R0K 2C0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Driver, truck who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call and Early Morning.
Employer Name: Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Position: Driver, truck
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $23.00 to $26.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: NW 34-7-20W, Souris, MB R0K 2C0
Also hiring: General labourer – farm
Job Description
- The candidate must load and unload goods.
- The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
- The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
- The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
- The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
- The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, a Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer is the trucking and equipment type.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have travel experience in local, provincial/territorial and regional locations.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check and driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
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