long haul team truck driver

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government's department is seeking a Truck Driver responsible for driving and transporting goods across various locations. The ideal candidate will perform tasks such as loading, unloading, and inspecting vehicles while ensuring compliance with transportation regulations. With a focus on safety and efficiency, candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and a valid Class 1 or A driver's license. The position demands reliable interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team, with financial benefits per the collective agreement.

Benefits

As per collective agreement

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (Class 1 or A).
• Basic security clearance and medical exam needed.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Refrigerated

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement