long haul truck driver

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking dedicated individuals for a driving role focused on reducing environmental impacts. This position involves transporting goods across various locations and requires attention to detail and compliance with safety standards. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and be willing to undertake necessary travel. Join us in contributing to Canada's green initiatives and support our environmental preservation goals.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is essential.
• Experience with GPS and navigation equipment is an asset.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Drive trucks and load/unload goods.
• Perform vehicle maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Navigation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Trip recorder

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.

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Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 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

Experience and specialization Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience