class az (air brake endorsement) truck driver

Government of Canada; London; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a qualified truck driver to manage routes and ensure vehicle safety. This role requires an AZ class license and experience in driving various types of trucks. The position offers competitive health benefits and opportunities for team building.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

On-site recreation and activities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Must possess AZ class license.
• Driving record check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and perform preventive maintenance.
• Address customer complaints professionally.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Vehicles

Responsibilities 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Roll-off truck
• Flatbed

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Short-haul

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities