long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada seeks a truck driver responsible for transporting goods, performing maintenance, and ensuring vehicle safety. The ideal candidate must have a secondary school diploma and a Class 1 or A driver's license. This position is on-site, with no remote work options, and is focused on supporting environmental goals. Physically demanding tasks and attention to detail are crucial.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required.
• Experience with extensive vehicle inspection and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks for transporting goods.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Large workload

Physically demanding

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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.

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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

• 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
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

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
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding