Full-Time Truck Driver, Flatbed in Saint Catharines
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
5 years or more
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Citizens band (CB) radio
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Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns
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Weight Handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; 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
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Security and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; Local; Short-haul
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please contact: 306-231-7025We encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.