Long haul truck driver

Big Freight Systems Inc. is located at 360 Hwy 12 N, Steinbach, MB R5G 1A6. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Long haul truck driver. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The timings of shifts may be Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Big Freight Systems Inc.
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $25.10 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 360 Hwy 12 N, Steinbach, MB R5G 1A6

Job Description

The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
The candidate will be responsible for coaching colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
The candidate must load and unload goods.
The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
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 will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language.
There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
The candidate must have an AZ class license, Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, 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 should have effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate must be hardworking.
The candidate must have patience.

Work setting

The candidate should work from a remote location, the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.
The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
The candidate’s relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

Trucking and equipment types include extended-length tractor-trailer combinations, flatbed trucks, tractor-trailers, and tractor-trailer B trains.

Communication systems experience

The candidate must be familiar with Citizens Band (CB) radio and Trip Recorder (on-board computer).
The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.

Transportation/travel experience

The candidate must have travel experience in international, national, provincial/territorial and regional locations.
The candidate must have both long-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate must have a valid passport.
The candidate must have a basic security clearance, criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), drug test and medical examination.
The candidate must be bondable.

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.

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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

The candidate must have a cellular phone, hard hat, steel-toed safety boots, and tools.

Benefits

Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits and Health care plan.
Under Financial Benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for performing well.
In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

priscila.voloshyn@bigfreight.com

In person

360 Hwy 12 N
Steinbach, MB
R5G 1A6
Between 09:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.

By phone

204-201-2788 Between 09:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.