dump truck driver

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

Job summary

A government agency in Peel Region is seeking a Truck Driver to contribute to environmental goals while transporting goods. Responsibilities include operating trucks, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring cargo safety. Candidates must have relevant licenses and a high school graduation certificate. This role involves physical demands and frequent travel.

Qualifications

• AZ class license and Air Brakes Endorsement required.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) and (Class 3 or D) needed.
• Experience in operating different types of trucks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods and operate trucks.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain vehicles.
• Record cargo information and ensure safety.

Skills

Flexible

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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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

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

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

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player