truck driver, long haul

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

Job summary

A government agency in Vaudreuil-Dorion is seeking a Truck Driver to operate trucks for transporting goods. Responsibilities include arranging travel, loading and unloading goods, and maintaining vehicle safety. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and air brake endorsements. The position requires on-site work; there is no option for remote work. Ideal candidates will have a reliable driving record and a flexible working style.

Qualifications

• AZ class license is required.
• Air Brakes Endorsement and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement needed.
• Experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Arrange travel and make reservations.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Ensure safety and security of cargo during transport.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience is an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Credentials

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

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
• Trip reports

Additional information Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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