driver, truck-trailer

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

Job summary

A government position in Lloydminster requires a truck driver to operate vehicles, manage routes, and ensure safety compliance. The role emphasizes reliability and communication skills, with necessary certifications. Benefits include health coverage.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train
• Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Short-haul

Additional information Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits