heavy truck driver

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

Job summary

A government agency in Edmonton is seeking a Truck Driver to operate and maintain vehicles for transportation purposes. The role requires planning routes, handling heavy loads, and performing necessary inspections to ensure safety. Candidates should possess a high school certificate and have 2-3 years of experience in driving and cargo management. The position demands physical stamina, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This role requires on-site work, as remote options are not available.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform repetitive tasks.
• Familiarity with dangerous goods transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS and other navigation equipment.
• Load and unload goods safely and efficiently.
• Operate and maintain straight or articulated trucks.
• Ensure vehicle safety through inspections.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On-site

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Additional Information: Work Conditions

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

• Other benefits