driver, truck

Government of Canada; Grand Forks; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking skilled truck drivers in Grand Forks, Canada. The role requires expertise in mountain driving, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to manage various driving tasks. Candidates must have a valid driver's license of Class 1 or A and an Air Brakes Endorsement. Benefits include life insurance and health plans. The job mandates on-site work without remote options, requiring readiness for physically demanding tasks and handling heavy loads.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's license Class 1 or A is mandatory.
• Air Brakes Endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Load and unload goods as required.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS navigation equipment

Citizens band (CB) radio

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

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 Tasks

• 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• 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
• 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 Security and safety

• 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 Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance