long haul truck driver

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

Job summary

A Canadian government agency is seeking a truck driver to perform long-haul transportation. The role involves planning routes, operating trucks, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo. Applicants must have a secondary school graduation certificate and a valid driver's license (Class 1 or A). Experience in long-haul transportation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Experience in long-haul transport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS and other devices.
• Drive trucks to transport goods and supervise vehicle inspections.
• Document cargo information and ensure safety of cargo.

Skills

GPS navigation

Team driving

Load and unload goods

Vehicle inspection

Emergency roadside repairs

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Trucks

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.

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
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Sitting