truck operator

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Halifax is seeking a qualified driver to transport goods. Responsibilities include planning routes, operating vehicles, and ensuring safety through inspections. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel. Health benefits, including a dental and health care plan, are provided.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's licence mandatory.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS and other devices to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Operate and inspect vehicles before and after trips.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

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

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• 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.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Additional Information – Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance
• 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 overnight

Personal Suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits:
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits:
  • Group insurance benefits
• Other benefits:
  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities