Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

- Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization





Documentation knowledge

- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports

Communication systems experience

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

- Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Sitting

Personal suitability

- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available

📌 long haul truck driver (Winnipeg)
🏢 GILL TRANSPORT PRIVATE
📍 Winnipeg