Flatbed Truck Driver

Description

Employment Location – 11970 EWING AVE, Regina, SK S4M 0A1

Work Location: On the road

Salary – $63,700 annually / 35 hours per week

Terms of employment – Permanent employment & Full time

Employment Conditions – Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available

Start Date – Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Other benefits – 4% Vacation Pay + WCB

Vacancies – 8 Vacancies

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

Professionalism in customer service

Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

Drive lighter, special purpose trucks

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

Pay and receive payments for goods

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

Additional Job Duties – Flatbed Truck Driver

• Inspect the flatbed trailer deck, anchor points, winches, stake pockets, rub rails and cargo-securement equipment before each trip.

• Determine the appropriate placement and distribution of freight to maintain safe axle weights, trailer balance and vehicle stability.

• Measure and verify the height, width, length and weight of loads to ensure compliance with applicable transportation requirements.

• Select and use appropriate chains, straps, binders, cables, blocks, braces, dunnage, edge protectors and other securement devices according to the type of freight being transported.

• Secure steel products, lumber, construction materials, machinery, pipes and other irregularly shaped freight to prevent movement, shifting, rolling or damage during transportation.

• Apply, secure, remove and properly store heavy-duty tarps to protect cargo from weather, moisture, road debris and other potential damage.

• Inspect cargo-securement devices at required intervals during transportation and tighten, adjust or replace equipment when necessary.

• Coordinate with shippers, receivers, crane operators and forklift operators during the loading and unloading of freight.

• Guide loading and unloading activities using hand signals, radios or other approved communication methods when required.

• Verify that freight matches bills of lading, shipping documents and customer instructions before departure and upon delivery.

• Inspect cargo for visible damage, shortages or loading discrepancies and report concerns to dispatch or management.

• Install required warning flags, banners, lights, signs and other safety markings for oversized or over-dimensional loads.

• Review and comply with special permits, designated routes, bridge restrictions, travel-hour limitations and escort requirements for oversized or overweight freight.

• Coordinate with pilot or escort vehicles when transporting oversized, overweight or specialized loads.

• Assess pickup and delivery locations for restricted access, uneven ground, overhead hazards and sufficient space for safe vehicle positioning.

• Maintain safe clearance from bridges, overhead structures, power lines and roadside obstacles when transporting tall or irregularly shaped freight.

• Keep chains, straps, binders, tarps, dunnage and other flatbed equipment clean, organized and in safe working condition.

• Report defective securement equipment, unsafe loading practices, overweight freight or improperly documented cargo to dispatch before departure.

• Follow safe lifting, climbing and fall-prevention procedures while working on or around the flatbed trailer.

• Adjust driving speed, braking distance and turning movements according to the weight, dimensions, centre of gravity and stability of the load.

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Handling heavy loads

Large workload

Physically demanding

Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Benefits

Other benefits – 4% Vacation Pay + WCB

How to Apply

Direct Apply on JobBank using the link:

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49923452?source=searchresults

Additional ways to apply

By mail

11970 EWING AVE

REGINA, SK

S4M 0A1

In person

11970 EWING AVE

REGINA, SK

S4M 0A1

Between 10:00 AM and 03:30 PM

Job Categories: Transportation. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 60 days.

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