Transport Driver Full-time Job
Transportation & Logistics WinnipegJob Details
Responsibilities
- Responsible for transporting products and raw materials to and from branches (Kenora, Dauphin, Brandon) and plant locations
- Driving a Tractor/Trailer and LCV, days and times to be determined
- May be responsible for picking up raw materials from suppliers and returning to the plant.
- Day and Night Shift Flexibility required
- Overnight runs may be required
- Demonstrated proficiency with hooking/unhooking trailer/convertor combinations.
- Clear understanding of all axle capacities, ensuring all are always compliant
- Clear understanding of all MOT rules/regulations, along with HOS proficiency and reporting
- Must perform all work duties in a safe and efficient manner
- Additional duties as assigned by manager
Qualifications
- A valid Class 1 Driver’s license required;
- Extended length permit preferred, with a clean abstract as well as a proven safe driving record
- Current PDIC certificate, TDG certificate
- Ability to demonstrate excellent defensive driving skills and professional driver techniques in a highway and inter city environment
- Candidates will perform a proper brake adjustment, and complete a thorough Pre-trip inspection, identifying components most subject to wear.
- Dependable with strong customer focus and the ability to quickly adapt to the changing needs of our internal customers.
- 1,000,000 highway miles or more long haul experience preferred.
In filling permanent vacancies or new positions within the bargaining unit the following factors will be considered:
(a) seniority;
(b) qualifications, skill and ability
MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Occasionally pushing/pulling/lifting a maximum of 250 lbs. (with the aid of a mechanical device).
- Frequent bending and reaching above the shoulder.