long haul truck driver

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking an experienced truck driver for various transportation tasks. The position requires planning routes, operating different types of trucks, and ensuring safety during transport. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, a valid driver's license, and undergo a criminal record check. Benefits include health care plans and group insurance options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's licence.
• Criminal record check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using navigation devices.
• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods and ensure cargo safety.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Global positioning systems (GPS)

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train
• Tractor-trailer B train

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Short-haul

Area of specialization

• Truck driving

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available