transport truck driver

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

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a truck driver to calculate fixed assets, drive various trucks, and ensure the safety of cargo. The ideal candidate must possess a Class 1 licence and have a high school diploma. This role requires attention to detail, handling heavy loads, and completing responsibilities on-site without remote work options.

Qualifications

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) required.
• Must have working at heights training.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement needed.

Responsibilities

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Tarp and ensure safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Experience with long-haul driving

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Tractor-trailer

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Working at heights training
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

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

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves