long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a qualified driver who will be responsible for safely operating vehicles and managing cargo. This role involves performing inspections and maintenance, requiring an AZ class license, and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and flexibility in a physically demanding work environment.

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Experience with heavy loads and dangerous goods is crucial.
• Physical demands include handling and performing vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods safely.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

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