logging truck driver

Government of Canada; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada seeks an experienced truck driver to transport goods. The ideal candidate will possess a secondary education, a valid driver's license, and have 3 to 5 years of driving experience. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, driving trucks, and maintaining cargo logs. The position entails on-site work only, requiring extended travel and overnight stays. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail, ensuring cargo safety and compliance with regulations.

Benefits

Free parking available

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's license necessary.
• Willing to travel for extended periods and overnight.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods and materials by driving trucks.
• Inspect vehicle condition before and after trips.
• Maintain accurate logs of cargo and vehicle status.
• Obtain necessary permits for international transport.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver logbook

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two‑person team or convoy
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 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 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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Logging, highway
• Logging, off‑highway
• Tractor‑trailer

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Transportation provided by employer