transport truck driver

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Vaughan is seeking a Truck Driver with an AZ class license. Responsibilities include transporting goods, ensuring vehicle safety, and complying with international documentation. Candidates should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and demonstrate strong attention to detail, flexibility, and reliability. This role requires physical fitness and the ability to handle dangerous goods. Frequent travel is essential, and applicants must pass a criminal record check and medical exam.

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Experience handling dangerous goods preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Transport cargo on international routes with necessary permits.
• Inspect vehicle condition before and after trips.
• Record driving logs and fuel consumption.
• Ensure safety and security of transported goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Organized

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Responsibilities

• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

• AZ class license
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Additional information Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Patience