Full-Time Flatbed Truck Driver in Red Deer
Job Description
Languages
EnglishEducation
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of ladingExperience
2 years to less than 3 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Trip recorder (on-board computer)Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer serviceWeight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform emergency roadside repairs; 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; 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
Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record checkOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsTransportation/Travel Information
Driver’s abstract; Valid driver’s licenceWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workloadType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; FlatbedTransportation/Travel Experience
Local; Short-haulPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized