truck driver

Government of Canada; Middle Musquodoboit; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a truck driver to perform essential vehicle inspections and maintenance while ensuring the safety and security of cargo. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and offers benefits including health care and a retirement savings plan. The ideal candidate will have a valid Class 1 or A driver's license and significant trucking experience.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive manual transmission.
• Must perform vehicle maintenance and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo information and oversee vehicle safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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.

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Responsibilities Tasks

• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available