local truck driver

Government of Canada; Berry Mills; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A driving position with the Government of Canada requires professionalism in customer service and the ability to perform vehicle inspections. The role involves frequent travel and handling dangerous goods, contributing to environmental goals.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.
• Record cargo information and relay to dispatch.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team Player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Trip Recorder

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Responsibilities Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• 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)

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Additional information Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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