Flatbed Truck Driver

$60,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)

Tasks

• 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


• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations


• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy


• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks


• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ

• AZ class license


• Air Brakes Endorsement


• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports


• Bill of lading


• Driver logbook


• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)


• Maintenance and repair reports


• Trans-border documentation


• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed


• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul


• National


• Provincial/territorial


• Regional

Security and safety

• Valid passport


• Criminal record check


• Driving record check (abstract)


• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence


• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail


• Large workload


• Physically demanding


• Repetitive tasks


• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone


• Hard hat


• Steel-toed safety boots


• Safety vest


• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Excellent oral communication


• Excellent written communication


• Flexibility


• Judgement


• Organized


• Reliability


• Team player


• Hardworking


• Patience

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?


• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• To be determined

Workplace information

• On the road job

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