truck driver

Government of Canada; Grande Pointe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Grande Pointe, Ontario, seeks a Truck Driver to oversee the safe transportation of goods. You will be responsible for operating trucks, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring cargo security. Candidates need to have a secondary school graduation certificate and AZ class license with endorsements. The role requires physical capability to handle heavy loads and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a relevant driving position.
• Must possess AZ class license with Air Brake endorsements.
• Experience with driver logbook and inspection reports.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition and ensure cargo safety.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Hardworking

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver\'s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Hardworking