Government of Canada - Central

truck driver, long haul


Pay36.00 / hour
LocationGuelph/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44635002

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      Will train

      On the road

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

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Mountain driving expertise
      • 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
      • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • AZ class license
      • Air Brakes Endorsement
      • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
      • Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
      • Defensive Driving Course
      • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
      • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

      Experience and specialization

      Documentation knowledge

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

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Valid passport
      • Criminal record check
      • Driver's validity licence check

      Transportation/travel information

      • Drive manual transmission vehicle
      • 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
      • Physically demanding
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Sitting

      Weight handling

      • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Cellular phone
      • Steel-toed safety boots
      • Safety vest
      • Gloves

      Personal suitability

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

      Benefits

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Parking available
  • About the company

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