truck driver

Government of Canada; North Gate Village; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a qualified truck driver to manage transportation operations, including loading, unloading, maintaining vehicle conditions, and ensuring safety during transport. The candidate will need specific licenses and must be comfortable with frequent travel and navigation tasks.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Hold an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Experience with GPS and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks and oversee vehicle condition.
• Arrange travel itineraries and make reservations.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Communication

Vehicle maintenance

Navigation skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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 Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

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

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment