dump truck driver

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

Job summary

A government organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a truck driver responsible for transporting goods. The role includes route planning, vehicle inspections, and cargo management. No formal education is necessary, but trucking experience is an asset. The position requires working on-site at the physical location in Surrey.

Qualifications

• Experience in trucking operations considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on conditions using GPS.
• Drive in a team or convoy as required.
• Load and unload goods efficiently.
• Operate trucks for transporting materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform maintenance.
• Record cargo, hours of service, and fuel consumption.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dump truck