flatbed truck driver

Job Title: Flatbed Truck Driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• Will train

Work Setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• 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
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Security and Safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Job responsibilities include driving and maintaining a flatbed truck while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.