transport truck driver

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Georgetown is seeking a qualified truck driver responsible for transporting goods. Candidates must hold an AZ class license and an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Responsibilities include planning routes using navigation devices and ensuring vehicle safety and compliance. This role requires on-site presence and offers physically demanding work. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• AZ class license is required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is essential.
• Experience handling documentation like bills of lading and driver logbooks.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using navigation devices.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Straight or articulated trucks

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.

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Logging, highway
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)