truck driver, flatbed

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government agency based in Calgary is seeking a qualified candidate with expertise in mountain driving and strong customer service skills. The role involves the transportation of goods while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Class 1 or A driver's license and an Air Brakes Endorsement. This position contributes to environmental preservation and requires cross-border travel. Competitive health and financial benefits are included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Valid passport and criminal record check necessary.
• Willing to travel cross-border.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods safely.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and perform trip inspections.
• Ensure safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brakes Endorsement

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Green job

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Responsibilities

• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform pre‑trip, en route and post‑trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program