Government of Canada - Western

long haul truck driver


Pay31.50 / hour
LocationLethbridge/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40448612

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      Experience an asset

      Work setting

      • Various locations

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Mountain driving expertise
      • Load and unload goods
      • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
      • 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

      Experience and specialization

      Documentation knowledge

      • Accident or incident reports
      • Bill of lading
      • Driver logbook
      • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
      • Maintenance and repair reports
      • Trans-border documentation

      Communication systems experience

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

      Transportation/travel experience

      • International
      • Local
      • Long-haul
      • National

      Additional information

      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
      • Physically demanding
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Sitting

      Weight handling

      • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Cellular phone
      • Steel-toed safety boots

      Personal suitability

      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan

      Financial benefits

      • Bonus
      • Life insurance
  • About the company

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