Government of Canada - Central

truck driver


Pay24.50 / hour
LocationCornwall/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40001711

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      1 year to less than 2 years

      On the road job

      Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

      Work setting

      • Willing to relocate

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Mountain driving expertise
      • 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 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

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • AZ class license

      Experience and specialization

      Documentation knowledge

      • Accident or incident reports
      • Driver logbook
      • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
      • Maintenance and repair reports
      • Trip reports

      Type of trucking and equipment

      • Tractor-trailer

      Communication systems experience

      • Citizens band (CB) radio
      • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

      Transportation/travel experience

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

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Valid passport
      • Basic security clearance
      • Criminal record check
      • Driver's validity licence check
      • Driving record check (abstract)
      • Drug test
      • Medical exam

      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 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 9 kg (20 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

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

      Personal suitability

      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Health care plan

      Financial benefits

      • As per collective agreement
      • Gasoline paid
      • Mileage paid
      • Night shift premium

      Long term benefits

      • Long-term care insurance

      Other benefits

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

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