Full-Time Flatbed Truck Driver in Halifax
Job Description
Languages
EnglishEducation
No degree, certificate or diplomaCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)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 ladingExperience
2 years to less than 3 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radioAdditional Skills
Professionalism in customer serviceWeight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)Specific Skills
Perform emergency roadside repairs; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; 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 vehicleSecurity and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearanceOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hatTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnightWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding; Attention to detail; SittingWork Location Information
Various locationsType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; FlatbedTransportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; Provincial/territorial; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Flexibility; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication