truck driver

Government of Canada; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their logistics team. This role involves planning routes, transporting goods, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates must have an AZ class license and be willing to travel locally and nationally. Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential for success in this physically demanding position.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• AZ class license and Air Brakes Endorsement required.
• Experience with accident reports, driver logbook, and maintenance reports.
• Ability to handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods, and oversee vehicle conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Judgement

Organized

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• 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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National

Additional information Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available