Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Flatbed

Work Location Information

Various locations; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Basic security clearance; Valid passport

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Mountain driving expertise

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; 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; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; 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 vehicle

Experience Experience an asset

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English