truck driver

Government of Canada; London; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in London, Ontario seeks an experienced truck driver. Responsibilities include operating trucks, overseeing vehicle conditions, and handling dangerous goods. Candidates must hold an AZ class license and Air Brakes Endorsement, and be ready for physically demanding work without remote options. Attention to detail and customer service professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess an AZ class license and Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Experience with long-haul driving preferred.
• Must be able to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs for truck repairs and new parts.
• Plan routes using navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Ability to handle heavy loads

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• 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

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest
• Gloves