Flatbed Truck Driver

Autism Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services is seeking an experienced truck driver for national and cross-border routes. You will operate tractor-trailer and flatbed units, plan efficient routes, and ensure cargo safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, securing cargo, carrying out vehicle inspections, and maintaining accurate logs and dispatch communications. The role involves on-road work and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• AZ license required for operat ing nationwide routes.
• Air Brakes Endorsement (and Z) required.
• Long-haul and cross-border transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Drive tractor-trailer and flatbed trucks and oversee cargo.
• Load and unload goods; tarp and secure cargo.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections.
• Record hours of service and fuel consumption; communicate with dispatch.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

$60,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)

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


• Professionalism in customer service


• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations


• 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


• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ

• AZ class license


• Air Brakes Endorsement


• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports


• Bill of lading


• Driver logbook


• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)


• Maintenance and repair reports


• Trans-border documentation


• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed


• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul


• National


• Provincial/territorial


• Regional

Security and safety

• Valid passport


• Criminal record check


• Driving record check (abstract)


• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence


• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail


• Large workload


• Physically demanding


• Repetitive tasks


• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone


• 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

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?


• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• To be determined

Workplace information

• On the road job