truck driver, long haul

Government of Canada; Charlottetown; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government transportation department in Prince Edward Island is seeking a Truck Driver who will transport goods across borders and maintain a high level of customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of driving experience and hold a valid AZ class license with necessary endorsements. Benefits include health coverage and free parking. This position requires frequent travel and the ability to handle heavy loads.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of driving experience.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Ability to handle dangerous goods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Ensure safe and compliant vehicle operation.
• Perform inspections and maintain logs.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Education

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate

Tools

GPS navigation system

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• 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
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

• Driver logbook
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Valid passport
  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam

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
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

• Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

• Long term benefits
  • Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities