truck driver

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking dedicated individuals for a position requiring strong interpersonal skills and teamwork. Responsibilities include addressing customer concerns, loading goods, and ensuring vehicle safety. Training will be provided for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Will train provided for the role.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Load and unload goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Additional information Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player