Government of Canada - Central
truck driver
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Job Description
- Req#: 44565298
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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 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
- AZ class license
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- International
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
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Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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