driver, truck

Government of Canada; Edson; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Alberta seeks a Truck Driver with expertise in mountain driving and excellent customer service skills. The role involves operating trucks, loading/unloading goods, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, 1-2 years of experience, and relevant endorsements. Benefits include dental and vision care. This position requires on-site work only.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of driving experience required.
• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) is mandatory.
• Air Brakes Endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, specialized trucks to transport goods.
• Perform brake adjustments and roadside repairs.
• Load and unload goods safely.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS

Citizens band (CB) radio

Trip recorder

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

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

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

• Tractor-trailer B train

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
• Short-haul

Additional information

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance