flatbed truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

AZ class license.

Type of trucking and equipment:

Flatbed.

Transportation/travel experience:

Long-haul.

Security and safety:

• Valid passport.
• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Sitting.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Safety vest.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Patience.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Veterans:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .

Support for Indigenous people:

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.