Truck Driver, Flatbed

Job summary

Operate a flatbed tractor-trailer to transport goods, plan or adjust routes, and ensure cargo is safely secured. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, complete required transport and trip records, communicate with dispatch, and address customer concerns.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities 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 Address customers' complaints or concerns 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 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Experience and specialization 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 Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer) Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting 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 Benefits Other benefits Free parking available Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

Operate a flatbed tractor-trailer to transport goods, plan or adjust routes, and ensure cargo is safely secured. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, complete required transport and trip records, communicate with dispatch, and address customer concerns.

Requirements

Applicants need a secondary school graduation certificate, 2 to less than 3 years of experience, and an AZ class licence. The role requires on-site work and the ability to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding, repetitive tasks.

Benefits

• Free Parking

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Flatbed Truck Driving
• Tractor-Trailer Operation
• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Cargo Safety and Tarping
• Vehicle Inspection
• Brake Adjustment
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-of-Service Recordkeeping
• Customer Service
• International Transport Permits
• Heavy Load Handling
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Security & Safety