driver, truck

Government of Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a truck driver in Winnipeg to load and transport goods. The role involves operating various types of trucks, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring cargo safety. Ideal candidates will be reliable, organized, and physically capable of managing demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires secondary school graduation certificate.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and Class 1 or A driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods, operate and drive trucks.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance and monitor vehicle condition.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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

• 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 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player