Driver Transport

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

Job summary

A government entity seeks a skilled truck driver for roles requiring operation of various heavy vehicles. The role involves transporting goods, customer service, and inspection duties. Candidates must hold Class 1 and Class 3 licenses, along with other certifications. Experience in driving and handling dangerous goods is crucial. The position is onsite with health, dental, and pension benefits provided. Applicants should demonstrate reliability, organizational skills, and team spirit. Basic security clearances will be required. Overall, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Class 1/1F/A License (semi-trailer trucks) is necessary.
• Class 3/3F/DF License (trailer truck) required.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

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.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Night shift premium
  • Pension plan