driver, truck

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

Job summary

A government organization seeks a professional truck driver based in Lloydminster, Alberta. The role includes driving trucks to transport goods, addressing customer concerns, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must hold valid Class 1 and Class 3 driver’s licenses and various safety certificates. Physical capability to handle heavy loads is essential. This position offers health and financial benefits, including a dental plan, bonuses, and paid learning opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's licenses Class 1 and Class 3.
• Experience handling dangerous goods is required.
• Completion of specific safety certificates is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drive and transport goods using trucks.
• Address customer complaints with professionalism.
• Ensure safety and compliance during transportation.

Skills

Customer service

Driving skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation equipment

CB radio

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials – Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Bear awareness Certification
• CPR Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• First Aid Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization – Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on‑board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Provincial/territorial

Area of specialization

• Truck driving

Additional information – Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel‑toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits – Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Long term benefits

• Long‑term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program