What you would do
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Various locations
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
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
What you need
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
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
Type of trucking and equipment
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
- Tractor-trailer A train
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
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Hardworking
- Patience
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
What you get
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
Where you would work
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Winnipeg, MB R4B 0A2
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About Paragon Express
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- Head office
- Winnipeg, MB
- NOC code
- 73300
- Languages
- English
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