long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a dedicated truck driver to contribute to green job initiatives. Your role involves operating specialized vehicles while minimizing environmental impact through efficient route planning. With an emphasis on professional customer service and safety, this position requires skills in logistics and a commitment to sustainability. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have relevant driving experience. Join us in helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• Experience in the green economy sector.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in trucking.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Calculate truck repair costs and plan routes using GPS.
• Load and unload goods, operate and drive trucks.
• Perform vehicle inspections and regular maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Organized

Hardworking

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

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

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

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
• Hydrovac
• Logging, highway
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

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
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available