dump truck driver

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a Truck Driver to manage routes and deliver goods effectively while providing excellent customer service. The position requires a secondary school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to handle a high workload. You'll be responsible for vehicle inspections, cargo security, and ensuring compliance with driving regulations at our Brampton location.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Job stability and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in truck driving.
• Must possess a secondary school graduation certificate.
• Knowledge of driver logbook and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring safety.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Navigation Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Equipment

Cellular Phone

Steel-toed Safety Boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dump truck

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits Other benefits

• Other benefits