Full-Time Flatbed Truck Driver in Kingston
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Not required
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Tractor-trailer; Flatbed
Type of Travel
Long-haul; National
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports; Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Communication Equipment Experience
Cellular phone
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Use atlases and other trip planning aids; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service; Handle inquiries from customers
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.onyourteam.comWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.