truck driver, long haul
- Moncton, NB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Various locations
Tasks
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Load and unload goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
- Tractor-trailer
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- International
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan
- Piece work
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate a straight or articulated truck to transport goods and materials, including dangerous goods, over long distances. Load and unload cargo, inspect and maintain the vehicle, communicate with central dispatch, document trips and cargo, and address customer concerns professionally.
Requirements
A Class 1/1F/A licence and Air Brake (Z) endorsement are listed, along with a valid driver's licence and the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle. Experience is an asset; the role also requires willingness to travel extensively, including overnight and cross-border trips, and the ability to handle heavy loads.
Skills
- Long-Haul Truck Driving
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Class 1/A Driver's Licence
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Vehicle Inspections
- Cargo Loading and Unloading
- Customer Service
- Central Dispatch Communication
- Driver Logbook Documentation
- Bill of Lading Documentation
- Accident and Incident Reporting
- Manual Transmission Driving
- Cross-Border Travel
- CB Radio
- Trip Recorder Operation
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Bonus
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Mileage Paid
- Pension Plan
- Piece Work
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Long-Haul Trucking
- Straight Trucks
- Articulated Trucks
- Tractor-Trailer
- Class 1/1F/A Licence
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Dangerous Goods
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Central Dispatch
- Driver Logbook
- Bill of Lading
- Accident Reports
- Maintenance and Repair Reports
- Trans-Border Documentation
- Trip Reports
- CB Radio
- On-Board Trip Recorder
- Manual Transmission
- International Long-Haul
- National Transportation
- Provincial Transportation
- Criminal Record Check
- Driving Record Check
- Drug Test
- Customer Service
- Cargo Loading and Unloading