driver, truck

Government of Canada; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent government agency in Alberta is seeking a truck driver with expertise in mountain driving and customer service. You will be responsible for operating specialized trucks, ensuring the safety of cargo, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates must have a Class 1 or A driver's license and up to 2 years of driving experience. This is an on-site role with no remote work option and offers health benefits including dental and vision care.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Group insurance benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks and transport goods.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency roadside repairs.
• Load and unload goods.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Citizens band (CB) radio

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

• Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

• Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance