Flatbed Truck Driver

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Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre
• trip, en
• route, post
• trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor
• trailer
• Tractor
• trailer B train

Transportation/travel experience

• Long
• haul
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel
• toed safety boots

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on
• call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available