Job description:

We, Canadian Prairie Transport Inc., are hiring Long Haul Truck Drivers
Unit 211 1021 Court Avenue Winnipeg MB R2P 1V7
Salary: $23.00 - $25.00/hourly (depending on experience) for 40-60 hours per week
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Night, Flexible hours, Part Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Language: English
Positions Available: 08
Minimum Education: None
Credentials (certificates, licenses): Driver’s License (Class A or 1), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience: Experience an asset. On job training will be provided
Job Location
All Over Canada & US with business address Unit 211 1021 Court Avenue Winnipeg MB R2P 1V7. Yard Address 85 Wheatfield Road Stony Mountain MB R0C 3A0
Job Duties
Operate and drive the long-haul tractor-trailers to transport the freight to and from the destination in long haul
Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and check on cargo at every stop during the long haul
Follow all the safety procedure required to transport the goods
Perform pre trip, en-route, and post trip vehicle inspection including the systems, cargo, tires, brake system etc
Maneuver and Navigate the vehicle in any kind of weather condition and areas
Administer bills and maintain the logbooks manually or computerized
Make records of the cargo, the hours of services, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Communicate through the communication systems with the other drivers, dispatchers and customers
Plan the trips accordingly and have all the necessary documents required for transportation
Do emergency roadside repairs when necessary
Drive single or as part of 2-person team as per company requirements
Employment Requirements
Completion of Secondary school is desirable, not mandatory.
Class A or 1 Driver’s License and Air brake endorsement are required
1-2 years’ experience is desirable. However, No experience is necessary. On the job training will be provided to hired candidates
Proficiency to communicate in basic English
Willing to travel across border, for extended periods, overnight and drive as a team
Ability to communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using two-way radio, cellular phone
Clean driving record
Benefits
We offer opportunities for training, incentives, and flexible work arrangements. We have latest equipment to make your job easier
On the Job Training
We have an On the job training program in place to train new Class AZ license holders
Flexible Hours
We would try to be as flexible as possible when it come to the work schedule for our truck drivers. We try our level best to offer you the maximum family time. We also welcome Part Timers.
Other
As per Manitoba Employment standards, 2 weeks of vacation per year or 4% vacation pay of the gross salary
As per Canada labour code for highway drivers, overtime rate of 1.5 times the regular is applicable after 60 hours per week
How to Apply
We strongly encourage Students, Youth, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, seniors to apply. Willing candidates are requested to apply immediately by:
Email: cptransportjobs@gmail.com
Mail: 320 Woodbine Avenue Winnipeg MB R2V 4H4