long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Sunderland; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Ontario is seeking a truck driver with 2–3 years of experience. Responsibilities include planning routes, operating trucks, and inspecting vehicle conditions. This role necessitates physical presence at the worksite, and candidates must be willing to travel for extended periods. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for this demanding position.

Qualifications

• Experience driving straight trucks and tractor-trailers.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Willing to travel for extended periods and overnight.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes based on conditions to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Judgement

Hardworking

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Global positioning systems (GPS)

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Hardworking