Flatbed truck driver

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• 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 courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program