Flatbed Truck Driver Job

Job details
Location: Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0

Work location: On site

Salary: 37.00 hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time

Starts as soon as possible

vacancies: 3 vacancies

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green job Help:

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting: Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

1. 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
2. Address customers' complaints or concerns
3. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
4. Load and unload goods
5. Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
6. Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
7. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
8. Receive and relay information to central dispatch
9. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
10. Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
AZ class license

Experience and specialization:

Type of trucking and equipment:
Flatbed

Transportation/travel experience:
Long-haul

Additional information:

Security and safety:
1. Valid passport
2. Criminal record check
3. Driving record check (abstract)
4. 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:
1. Excellent oral communication
2. Judgement
3. Patience

Employment groups:
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

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

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

3. Support for youths:
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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

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

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

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

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:

1. a Canadian citizen
2. a permanent resident of Canada
3. a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply:

Direct Apply:
By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply:
By email
[email protected]

What you must include in your application:
1. Cover letter
2. Answers to the following screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?