dump truck driver

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental authority is seeking a skilled truck driver in Ottawa, Ontario. The role requires a DZ class license and 3-5 years of experience in operating various trucks and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working in physically demanding conditions. Comprehensive benefits, including health care and training, are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• Must hold a DZ class license and an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Ability to operate various types of trucking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods as required.
• Operate and drive trucks for transporting goods.
• Perform inspections on vehicles before, during, and after trips.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS systems

CB radio

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 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 Brakes Endorsement
• DZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

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

• Roll-off truck
• Dump truck
• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Additional information Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available