driver, truck

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

Job summary

A government employer in Canada is seeking a truck driver to operate and maintain vehicles, ensuring safety and efficient transport of goods. Candidates must have a Class 1 or A driver's license and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers health and disability benefits, along with a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Health benefits

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required
• Knowledge of documentation and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organizational skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

• Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul

Additional information

• Security and safety
• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

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