truck driver

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

Job summary

A government organization in Ontario is looking for a driver with an AZ class license. Responsibilities include operating trucks, planning routes, and ensuring customer service professionalism. Applicants should have 2-3 years of relevant experience and possess excellent communication skills. This position requires work to be completed on-site with no option for remote work.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• AZ class license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform brake adjustments.
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Global positioning systems (GPS)

Computer equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• 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

Credentials

• AZ class license

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized