moving truck driver

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a dedicated truck driver to operate and maintain specialized trucks at various locations. The ideal candidate will possess a secondary graduation certificate and a valid driver's license, along with significant attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. This position is physically demanding and requires flexibility and reliability.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience of 1 to 2 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Drive and operate trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan