Full-Time Flatbed Truck Driver in Cambridge
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; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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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
Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service
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Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test
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Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime required
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Work Location Information
Various locations
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Tractor-trailer B train
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Transportation/Travel Experience
National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: hr@huntstransport.comWe 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.