Government of Canada - Western

truck driver


Pay28.85 / hour
LocationLethbridge/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40616136

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      7 months to less than 1 year

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      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • 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 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

      • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
      • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

      Experience and specialization

      Documentation knowledge

      • Bill of lading
      • Driver logbook
      • Trip reports

      Type of trucking and equipment

      • Dump truck
      • Flatbed
      • Tractor-trailer

      Transportation/travel experience

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

      Additional information

      Security and safety

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

      Transportation/travel information

      • Drive manual transmission vehicle
      • Valid driver's licence

      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

      • Steel-toed safety boots

      Personal suitability

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

      Benefits

      Other benefits

      • Other benefits
  • About the company

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