truck driver

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is hiring a Truck Driver for diverse on-the-job responsibilities ranging from loading and transporting goods to conducting vehicle inspections and maintenance. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and must have the necessary certifications including a Class 1 driver’s license. This job requires attention to detail and allows for travel with varying work locations.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years driving experience required.
• Valid driver's license necessary.
• Air Brakes Endorsement and Class 1/1F/A Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods and perform vehicle inspections.
• Conduct emergency roadside repairs and maintain vehicle.
• Record cargo information and operate machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Rig cargo
• Operate machines and equipment
• Load and off-load machines
• Load, unload and transport construction materials

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Additional information Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits