truck driver

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

Job summary

A government agency in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a truck driver to operate and maintain trucks. Responsibilities include calculating repair costs, planning routes, and ensuring the safe transport of goods. Applicants must have a valid AZ class license and experience is an asset. This position requires physical stamina and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Valid AZ class license required.
• Experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts.
• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

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

Responsibilities

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Additional information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone