Government of Canada - Central

truck driver


Pay27.00 / hour
LocationCambridge/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40527700

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      3 years to less than 5 years

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Address customers' complaints or concerns
      • Professionalism in customer service
      • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
      • 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
      • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
      • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
      • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • AZ class license
      • Air Brakes Endorsement
      • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

      Experience and specialization

      Documentation knowledge

      • Accident or incident reports
      • Bill of lading
      • Driver logbook
      • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

      Type of trucking and equipment

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

      Communication systems experience

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

      Transportation/travel experience

      • Provincial/territorial
      • Regional
      • Short-haul

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Criminal record check
      • Driver's validity licence check
      • Driving record check (abstract)

      Transportation/travel information

      • Drive manual transmission vehicle
      • Valid driver's licence
      • Willing to travel overnight

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Attention to detail
      • Handling heavy loads

      Weight handling

      • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
      • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

      Personal suitability

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

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Disability benefits
      • Health care plan
      • Paramedical services coverage
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Life insurance
      • Mileage paid

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • On-site amenities
  • About the company

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