Government of Canada - Central

long haul truck driver


Pay35.00 / hour
LocationBolton/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44356234

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      Experience an asset

      On site

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

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      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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
      • 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

      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

      Communication systems experience

      • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

      Transportation/travel experience

      • Local
      • Long-haul
      • National
      • Provincial/territorial

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Driver's validity licence check

      Transportation/travel information

      • 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
      • Large workload
      • Overtime required
      • Physically demanding
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Sitting

      Weight handling

      • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Cellular phone
      • Hard hat
      • Steel-toed safety boots

      Personal suitability

      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player
      • Hardworking
      • Patience
  • About the company

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