truck driver

Government of Canada; Brantford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government agency in Brantford seeks a driver with mountain driving expertise. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and air brakes endorsement. Responsibilities include loading/unloading goods, vehicle inspections, and recording cargo information. This role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and is strictly on-site, with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience required.
• Valid passport is necessary.
• Must pass a driving record check (abstract).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect equipment.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Operate GPS and navigation equipment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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

Credentials

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information: Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Sitting