truck driver

Government of Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is hiring a Truck Driver in Burlington. The position entails operating trucks, maintaining logs, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants must possess a valid AZ class license and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This on-site role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle heavy loads.

Benefits

Health benefits

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid AZ class license required.
• Minimum 7 months experience in truck driving.
• Knowledge of accident reports and driver logbooks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Plan or adjust routes using navigation systems.
• Maintain work records and logs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

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.

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
• 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
• Maintain work records and logs

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• National

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience