dump truck driver

Government of Canada; Bushell Park; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a driver in Bushell Park, Saskatchewan. This role involves driving lighter, special purpose trucks, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring the safety of cargo during transport. Additionally, the driver is responsible for planning optimal routes and addressing customer concerns. Candidates should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have some driving experience. No remote work options are available, as the work must be completed on site.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks to transport goods.
• Plan routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods accurately.
• Inspect vehicles and perform maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety of cargo on transportation.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Route planning

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods