driver, truck

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a qualified truck driver to join their team in Boucherville, with responsibilities including operating trucks for goods transportation and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should possess a Class 1/1F/A license and demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and reliability in customer service. This role requires physical capability to handle heavy loads and a strong understanding of safety regulations.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Must have a Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Experience handling heavy loads up to 100 lbs.
• Knowledge of accident/incident reporting and driver logbooks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Record cargo information and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Hardworking

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Ensure smooth operation of equipment
• Deliver goods to customers

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• 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

• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Hardworking

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)