long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian governmental entity in Steinbach is seeking a Truck Driver to transport goods and materials. The ideal candidate will hold a Class 1 licence and have experience with documentation and inspections. This on-site role requires physical work including loading/unloading and vehicle maintenance. Candidates must be willing to travel for extended periods and comply with security checks.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence is mandatory.
• Experience in long-haul trucking preferred.
• Must complete basic security clearance and driver's validity check.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.
• Perform vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Record cargo information and relay data to dispatch.

Skills

Class 1/1F/A Licence

Documentation knowledge

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Navigation System

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

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

Experience and specialization

• Documentation knowledge
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Basic security clearance
  • Driver\'s validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability