long haul truck driver

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

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking truck drivers to join their team in British Columbia. The successful candidate will operate heavy trucks, ensure cargo safety, and perform vehicle inspections. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and air brake endorsement, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Must possess a Driver's License Class 1 or A.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License Class 1 or A

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player