Bulk Chip Driver - Class 1

J.D. Irving; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American transportation company is looking for professional drivers for permanent, full-time roles based in New Brunswick. Responsibilities include loading and unloading goods, transporting dangerous goods, and conducting vehicle inspections. Candidates must possess a Class 1 professional driver license and have at least 1 year of tractor trailer experience. The company promotes growth and diversity within their team, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year tractor trailer experience required.
• Must provide a safe drivers abstract & clean criminal record.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption.
• Perform various vehicle inspections and oversee operations.

Skills

Class 1 professional driver license

Tractor trailer experience

Cargo handling

GPS operation

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) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.

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