truck driver, long haul

Government of Canada; Moncton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is hiring a Truck Driver to transport goods across various locations. This role involves operating heavy vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and excellent customer service. Candidates must have a Class 1 or A Driver's License, Air Brake Endorsement, and be prepared for frequent travel, including internationally.

Benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Group insurance benefits

Mileage paid

Vision care benefits

Dental plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of driving experience required.
• Ability to operate a tractor-trailer for long distances.
• Familiarity with dangerous goods transportation.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods for transport.
• Address customer complaints professionally.
• Conduct vehicle inspections before and after trips.

Skills

Driving

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Communication

Education

Class 1 or A Driver's License

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Tools

CB Radio

Trip Recorder

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

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 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

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

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Piece work