long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking qualified applicants for a driver position. Responsibilities include planning routes, loading goods, and conducting vehicle inspections. Candidates must hold an AZ class license and have experience with relevant documentation. The position requires on-site work in Halton Hills, Ontario, and involves handling dangerous goods safely as well as performing emergency repairs when necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid AZ class license.
• Must possess skills in route planning and navigation.
• Experience with documentation such as incident reports is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods safely.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintenance on vehicles.
• Transport dangerous goods as required.

Skills

Route planning

Loading and unloading goods

Operating GPS equipment

Document knowledge

Pre-trip and post-trip inspection

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentationTrip reports

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)