long haul driver

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

Job summary

A government agency in Ottawa is seeking a skilled truck driver to operate vehicles for goods transportation. Candidates must have a valid AZ class driving license and a secondary school graduation certificate. The role involves loading/unloading goods, vehicle inspections, and working as part of a team. This is an on-site position with physical demands and handling of heavy loads.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid AZ class driving license.
• Experience in long-haul transportation preferred.
• Ability to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods safely.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National

Additional information Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Reliability