Bulk Chip Driver - Class 1

Kent Building Supplies; Edmundston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbury Transport is seeking professional drivers for permanent, full-time roles based in Edmundston, Plaster Rock, Grand Falls or St. Leonard NB. You will load/unload goods, transport and handle dangerous goods, and ensure safety on every trip.

This position requires a Class 1 license, at least 1 year tractor-trailer experience, and a clean abstract. Some routes may cross the border, require overnight travel, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class 1 professional driver license.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year tractor trailer experience.
• Must provide a safe drivers abstract & clean criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Operate GPS and Navigation equipment and trip recorder.

Skills

Class 1 license

1 year experience

Clean abstract

Job description

We have new opportunities in our Bulk Wood Chips Division and we’re looking for professional drivers to join our team.

These are permanent, full time roles based in Edmundston, Plaster Rock, Grand Falls or St. Leonard NB.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Operate GPS and Navigation equipment and trip recorder

For some routes must be willing and able to cross-border, willing to travel for extended periods, willing to travel overnight, valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class 1 professional driver license
• Must have a minimum of 1 year tractor trailer experience
• Must provide a safe drivers abstract & clean criminal record

About the Team

Sunbury Transport is a premier transportation company, specializing in US and Canadian cross-border shipments as well as domestic Canadian shipments, offering logistics services and managing freight via truckload van, flatbed, bulk materials and container service. We draw on exceptional teams – in the office and on the road – to provide diverse and innovative trucking and logistics solutions.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1271
• Job Category Transportation Services
• Posting Date 10/31/2024, 06:05 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 20A ST-FRANCOIS ST, Edmundston, NB, E3V 1E3, CA

(Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications. L’échelon salarial sera déterminé en fonction de facteurs pertinents liés au poste, notamment l’expérience, la formation, les aptitudes et les compétences de la personne retenue.)