driver, dump truck

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

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a skilled driver to oversee vehicle conditions, perform inspections, and manage logs. Candidates must hold valid Class 1 or A driver's licenses and air brakes endorsements, with attention to detail and reliability as key requirements. The position is on-site, requiring excellent organizational skills and a safety-first mindset. Relocation costs will be covered by the employer.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Air Brakes Endorsement required.
• Valid Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• 1 to 2 years of experience in driving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect all equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Record cargo information and maintain vehicle logs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Cellular phone

Hard hat

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work location

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• 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

Credentials

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dump truck
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player