short haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Contrecœur; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a secure and safety-focused individual to operate commercial vehicles for transporting goods. This role demands physical strength and attention to detail while requiring a valid Class 1 or A driver's license. Successful candidates will possess the ability to work effectively in diverse transportation settings and show proficiency in maintaining vehicle conditions.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years driving experience.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and operate various types of trucks.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring safety of cargo.
• Perform vehicle inspections and emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

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

• 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 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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