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26 Apr 2015

Full-Time Flatbed Truck Driver (Experienced & New Drivers) in Kitchener

Ed Wiersma Trucking Inc. – Posted by ConstructionDriverJobs Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Languages

English

Education

Not applicable

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate; Accident Avoidance Course; Defensive Driving Course; Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training; Skid Control Training

Experience

Experience an asset

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Flatbed

Type of Travel

Short-haul; Long-haul; International

Documentation Knowledge

Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports

Communication Equipment Experience

Citizens band (CB) radio; Cellular phone; Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Plan travel schedules and routes; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness

Additional Skills

Mountain driving expertise; Professionalism in customer service; Handle inquiries from customers

Security and Safety

Bondable; Basic security clearance; Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence

Essential Skills

Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Finding information; Continuous learning

How to Apply

For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.wiersmatrucking.com

We 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.

Job Categories: Truck Driver. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Kitchener.

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