LCV (long combination vehicle) driverFull-Time

Job Title: LCV (long combination vehicle) driver

Employer: PARAGON EXPRESS HOLDINGS LTD. O/A Paragon Express

Job Location: 4-664 Goldenrod Drive, Centreport, MB R4B 0A2

Work location On the road

Salary: $32.00 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week

Terms of employment Permanent employment, full-time, early morning, evening, morning, Night, day, weekend, overtime required

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 3 vacancies

Employment Groups: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Everyone is invited to apply, including Indigenous peoples, youth, newcomers to Canada, refugees, women, mature workers, students, and all other qualified candidates.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

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

Work setting

Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

• Load and unload goods

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials

• 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

• 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

• Air Brakes Endorsement

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

• Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement

• Professional Driver Improvement Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

• Trans-border documentation

• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination

• Tractor-trailer A train

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

• Driver's validity licence check

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Drug test

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

• Willing to travel for extended periods

• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

• Handling heavy loads

• Physically demanding

• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Judgement

• Organized

• Hardworking

• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen

• a permanent resident of Canada

• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

By email

paragonexpressholdingsltd4@gmail.com

What you must include in your application:

Cover letter