Job Description

Red River Forage is a family run Hay and Straw farm near Morris MB. We are looking for 1 full time year round Class 1 Driver with Mechanical Abilities to start anytime between now and March 1st 2025. Applicants must have experience driving semi truck, intermediate mechanical abilities (no engine rebuilding needed), strong communication skills to manage others and an ability to work long hours during the harvest season (working up to 6 days a week and Sundays always off)

Position is for full time year round work, but the busiest season is August-mid December. Would be hauling bales locally ~12 months of the year inside Manitoba and responsible for managing the local drivers and loader operators. Some maintenance and basic fixing will be required as well. Must be a natural problem solver and have a go-getter attitude. Position will be well supported by our mechanics and other year round team members

Ongoing training and competitive compensation will be provided. A great benefits plan, bonuses and flexible vacation time in the off season are available. Depending on the skills and ambitions of the applicant, there is ample room for growth inside the company

If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a growing team with great co-workers then this would be an excellent career choice. Humble and helpful attitudes would be a great fit with our existing team. Come join our hard working and fun crew!

Responsibilities:

Drive semi truck hauling bales Manage other local drivers and loader operators Help with some of the maintenance and repairs on semi trucks, trailers and loaders (supported by our shop mechanics) Problem solving and helping support the rest of the hauling crew (working with stuck or broken trucks and helping to come alongside the hauling crew to make things work better for everyone) Other general farm duties as needed
Qualifications:

Valid class 1 license Intermediate experience with mechanics Farming experience an asset Ability to work long hours during busy season (6 days/wk, Sundays off) Safety conscious and gentle with machinery Physical strength and health Integrity and helpfulness while working with other RRF team members/farmers/customers/truck drivers, etc No smoking as our bales are flammable
Pay of $30-$35/hr plus benefits and flexible time off out of the busy season

Please send resumes to calebredriverforage@gmail.com or call/text 1-204-712-6509 and leave a message

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay Retention bonus
Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Experience:

Intermediate Mechanical: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 1 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person