truck driver

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Airdrie, Alberta, seeks a qualified individual for a driving role requiring expertise in mountain driving and the ability to perform regular vehicle inspections and maintenance. Responsibilities include loading and unloading goods, managing trip documentation, and performing roadside repairs. The position demands a valid driver's license, a secondary school education, and willingness to travel extensively. This is not a remote position, emphasizing physical and detail-oriented tasks.

Qualifications

• Valid passport is required.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods and overnight.
• Driver's validity license check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles in mountainous conditions.
• Load and unload goods safely.
• Inspect vehicle conditions before and after trips.
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency roadside repairs.
• Record all trip-related information accurately.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organized

Operate GPS

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Load and unload goods
• 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

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

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

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability