long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking a truck driver in Canada, New Brunswick. Responsibilities include operating trucks, loading/unloading goods, and ensuring safety during transport. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, flexibility, and a valid driver's license. Benefits include health plans, bonuses, and free parking. The position requires travel across borders and a minimum of two years of experience in trucking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Willing to travel cross-border and for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.
• Obtain necessary permits and documents for transport.
• Load and unload goods safely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Cellular phone

Hard hat

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On the road: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor‑trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on‑board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long‑haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Type of industry experience

• Trucking

Additional information Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross‑border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On‑site amenities