flatbed truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

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

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Sitting
  
  

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available