truck driver

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a reliable and organized individual to operate and drive trucks for transporting goods. This role involves loading and unloading cargo, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring safety while handling materials. Frequent travel is required, and candidates must hold a valid Class 1 or A driver's license and an air brakes endorsement.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brakes Endorsement

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.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player