truck driver

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

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Ontario is seeking a Truck Driver. Responsibilities include operating trucks, planning routes, and ensuring customer service. Candidates must have an AZ class license and be capable of handling physically demanding tasks. This position is strictly on-site with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement mandatory.
• Should be physically capable of handling heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions.
• Deliver professionalism in customer service.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Flexibility

Judgement

Organization

Reliability

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking