Canada Cartage System LP This link will open in a new window is hiring
Flatbed Truck Driver with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Regional

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)