Government of Canada - Central

dump truck driver

Pay28.50 / hour
LocationBrampton/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 41603721

      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.

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      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • 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
      • Perform emergency roadside repairs
      • 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

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • AZ class license
      • Air Brakes Endorsement
      • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
      • Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
      • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
      • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
      • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

      Experience and specialization

      Documentation knowledge

      • Accident or incident reports
      • Driver logbook
      • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
      • Maintenance and repair reports
      • Trip reports

      Type of trucking and equipment

      • Dump truck
      • Extended length tractor-trailer combination
      • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
      • Tractor-trailer

      Transportation/travel experience

      • Local

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Basic security clearance
      • Driver's validity licence check
      • Driving record check (abstract)
      • Drug test
      • Medical exam

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

      Weight handling

      • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Hard hat
      • Steel-toed safety boots

      Personal suitability

      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player

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