Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

Work setting

- Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization





Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player

Advantages

Other benefits

- Learning/training paid by employer

📌 truck driver, flatbed (Airdrie)
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