truck driver

Government of Canada; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled truck driver with mountain driving expertise. This role involves transporting goods across various locations, ensuring vehicle safety, and performing necessary inspections and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a valid AZ class license and a strong understanding of documentation related to vehicle operations. Join a team that values reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork, while enjoying benefits such as health care plans and travel expense reimbursements. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who thrive in a dynamic and physically demanding environment.

Benefits

Health care plan

Gasoline paid

Mileage paid

Night shift premium

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of driving experience with a valid AZ class license.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform vehicle safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks and transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Documentation knowledge

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle safety
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

• AZ class license

Experience and Specialization

• Documentation knowledge: accident or incident reports, driver logbook, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication Systems Experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/Travel Experience

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

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity license check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's license
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Weight Handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgment
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium

Long-term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities