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Location
Florenceville-Bristol, NBE7L 3K6
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Work location
On the road
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Salary$30.01 to $30.25HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 45 to 60 hours per week
Minimum wage is guaranteed
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits:
Health benefits
- vacancies
3 vacancies
- Source
Job Bank
#3667592
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Willing to relocate
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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
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Address customers' complaints or concerns
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Mountain driving expertise
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Professionalism in customer service
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Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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Load and unload goods
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Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Pay and receive payments for goods
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Perform brake adjustments
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Perform preventive maintenance
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
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Working at heights training
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Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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CPR Certificate
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Defensive Driving Course
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement
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FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
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First Aid Certificate
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Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training
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Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
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Skid Control Training
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Accident or incident reports
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Bill of lading
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Maintenance and repair reports
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Trans-border documentation
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Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Communication systems experience
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Citizens band (CB) radio
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
Additional information
Security and safety
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Valid passport
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Basic security clearance
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Bondable
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Drug test
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Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel cross-border
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Willing to travel for extended periods
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Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Cellular phone
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Hard hat
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Safety vest
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Gloves
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
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Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits