tractor-trailer truck driver

Government of Canada; Saint-Narcisse; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Quebec is seeking a truck driver to load and unload goods, ensure vehicle safety, and communicate with dispatch. Candidates must have a valid Class 1 or A driver's license and an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. The role requires physical capability, excellent communication, and teamwork skills, with no remote working option available. Health and mileage benefits included.

Benefits

Health care plan

Mileage paid

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in trucking.
• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) is required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods safely and efficiently.
• Inspect vehicle condition including tires, lights, and brakes.
• Perform inspections before, during, and after trips.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver logbook

Inspection report

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

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

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

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week