Government of Canada - Central
heavy truck driver
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Job Description
- Req#: 49115910
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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 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
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
About the company
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Communication systems experience
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Personal suitability
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