truck driver, long haul

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

Job summary

A government transportation service is seeking a Truck Driver with a Class 1 Licence. The role involves operating and inspecting vehicles, executing long-haul trips, and maintaining cargo safety. Applicants should have strong mountain driving skills and the ability to handle physically demanding situations. This position includes comprehensive health benefits and various additional perks.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Life insurance

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of trucking experience required.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence needed for operating semi-trailer trucks.
• Completion of Defensive Driving Course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle conditions such as tires, brakes, and lights.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Defensive Driving Course

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance