Truck driver, truck-trailer

AKAL FREIGHT SYSTEM INC. is located at Rosser, MB R4B 0A1. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Truck driver, truck-trailer. The applicant should be self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start work as soon as possible. It will be a Permanent or full-time job.

Employer Name: AKAL FREIGHT SYSTEM INC.
Position: Truck driver, truck-trailer
No. of vacancies: 7
Salary: $30.00 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Rosser, MB R4B 0A1

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Job Description

  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate must oversee the vehicle’s condition and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • The candidate will perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and oversee 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 will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • A candidate with experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have Air Brake Endorsement Certification and a Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi-trailer trucks).
  • The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • The type of trucking and equipment is tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate will operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
  • The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer).

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.
  • The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at the national, provincial/territorial, and regional levels.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough driver’s licence validity check and driving record check (abstract).

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.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks in their daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours sitting.

Benefits

  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Mileage paid, compensation associated with a mileage cost given to the employee for using their private vehicle to conduct business-related errands and trips.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the options if you are interested.

In person

82 RAYNHEM DRIVE
Winnipeg, MB
R4B 0A1
Between 09:30 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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