Truck driver, tractor-trailer (LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVER)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening
Salary: $40,000.00 to $60,000.00 Yearly for 60 hours per week, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Vision Care Benefits
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Altona and Area, Manitoba (3 vacancies )
Skill Requirements:
Education: Not applicable
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Type of Trucking and Equipment: Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles), Tractor-trailer, Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Type of Travel: Short-haul, Long-haul, Local, Regional, Provincial/territorial, National
Documentation Knowledge: Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trans-border documentation, Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports, Accident or incident reports
Communication Equipment Experience: Citizens band (CB) radio, Cellular phone, Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Specific Skills: Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Loading and unloading of goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Plan travel schedules and routes, Use atlases and other trip planning aids, Receive and relay information to central dispatcher, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness, Perform preventive maintenance, Perform emergency roadside repairs
Additional Skills: Mountain driving expertise, Professionalism in customer service, Handle inquiries from customers, Owner-operator business skills, Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
Security and Safety: Bondable, Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract), Medical exam, Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding
Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight, Valid driver's licence, Public transportation is not available
Work Location Information: Various locations
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Continuous learning
Employer: RENOLD'S TRANSPORT LTD.

How to Apply: Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position. By Mail: 7013 - HIGHWAY 30 ALTONA, Manitoba R0G 0B0 By E-mail: barb@renolds.com Advertised until: 2014/03/06