Government of Canada - Western

driver, dump truck


Pay28.00 / hour
LocationCalgary/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 41607448

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      1 to less than 7 months

      On site

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

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
      • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
      • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
      • 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
      • 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

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

      Experience and specialization

      Documentation knowledge

      • Driver logbook
      • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

      Type of trucking and equipment

      • Flatbed
      • Tractor-trailer

      Communication systems experience

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

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Driver's validity licence check

      Transportation/travel information

      • Valid driver's licence
      • Willing to travel cross-border
      • Willing to travel for extended periods

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

      Weight handling

      • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

      Personal suitability

      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player
  • About the company

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