Government of Canada - Western

truck driver


Pay27.50 / hour
LocationAbbotsford/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40663746

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      Experience an asset

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Address customers' complaints or concerns
      • Professionalism in customer service
      • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
      • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
      • Load and unload goods
      • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
      • 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 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

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

      Experience and specialization

      Type of trucking and equipment

      • Refrigerated
      • Tractor-trailer

      Communication systems experience

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

      Transportation/travel experience

      • International
      • Long-haul
      • National
      • Provincial/territorial
      • Regional

      Additional information

      Transportation/travel information

      • Drive manual transmission vehicle
      • Travel expenses paid by employer
      • Valid driver's licence
      • Willing to travel cross-border
      • Willing to travel for extended periods
      • Willing to travel internationally
      • 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)

      Personal suitability

      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan
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