Flatbed truck driver - JPS Trucking Ltd Job

Flatbed truck driver

JPS Trucking Ltd

Job details:
Location: Calgary, AB
T3J 0B4
Work location: On site
Salary: 36.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Flexible hours
Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 4

Overview
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Will train

Responsibilities
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
Mountain driving expertise
Professionalism in customer service
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
Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Perform brake adjustments
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

Credentials:

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver''s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization:

Type of trucking and equipment:

Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Flatbed
Tractor-trailer B train