Long Haul Truck Driver Job

Company operating name: Green Mulberry Transport Ltd.
Business address: 28 Prairie Spring Bay, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2R 2Z5
Rate of pay: $31.00/hour
Overtime: 1.5 times the normal rate as per provincial regulations.
Benefits Package: 4% vacation pay will be paid each payday on a bi-weekly basis.
Medical: Provincial Medical Services Plan payable by employee
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Hours: 40hrs/week
Language: English
Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible
Minimum Education: Completion of Secondary school is an asset but not mandatory.
Experience: Previous experience as a Truck Driver is an asset but not mandatory. On-the-job training, will be provided.
Other Requirements: Class 1 License and Air Brake Endorsement are required.
Number of positions available: 3
MELT Training: Mandatory MELT Training will be provided to eligible applicants at employer expense.
NOC Group: Transport truck drivers
Job Title: Long Haul Truck Driver
Job Location: Varies from Contract to Contract.

Job Duties:

• Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks to transport goods and materials over long distances.
• Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, in route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage.
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and check on cargo at every stop during the long haul.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes and ensure that all documentation pertaining to travelling between states or countries is in order.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Use GPS and / or maps to chart out the best route which is time and fuel efficient.
• Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain logbooks.
• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers.
• Perform any repairs that may need to carry out especially during roadside emergency
• May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Ensure that goods are delivered to the right destination and obtain signatures from the party to whom the goods have been delivered to.

Please send your resume to [email protected]