Rainbow Transport Employees Inc. is hiring
Long Haul Truck Driver with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train
• Tractor-trailer B train

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Short-haul

Area of specialization

• Truck driving

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available