Full-Time Flatbed Truck Driver in Kitchener
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Defensive Driving Course; Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training; Skid Control Training; Professional Driver Improvement Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate; FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
No experience
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio
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Additional Skills
Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Owner-operator business skills; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise
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Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; 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; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Security and Safety
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance
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Own Tools/Equipment
Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employer; Willing to travel internationally
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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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Work Location Information
Various locations
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed