long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Innisfil; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario is seeking a qualified driver who possesses an AZ class license. Responsibilities include addressing customer complaints, maintaining vehicle conditions, and performing inspections. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel extensively, including internationally. Candidates should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a valid driver's license. Competitive benefits including health care and bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Bonus

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of driving experience required.
• Valid passport and security clearance necessary.
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on the vehicle.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Education

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Tools

GPS

Citizens band (CB) radio

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

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 documentation
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Extended length tractor‑trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Tractor‑trailer B train

Communication Systems Experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on‑board computer)

Transportation/Travel Experience

• International
• Long‑haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional Information: Security and Safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross‑border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal Suitability

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

Benefits: Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Other benefits