Long haul truck driver

Tobermory; Saint John; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

STEFANO’S INC. based in Saint John, NB is seeking a Long haul truck driver to join a two-person team. The role involves planning travel itineraries, loading and unloading cargo, and ensuring on-time deliveries across borders when required.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, an AZ licence, fluent English, and 7 months to less than 1 year of related experience. This permanent, full-time position offers steady shifts, weekend work, overtime, and a path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Secondary/high school graduation certificate.
• AZ class licence.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in long-haul trucking.

Responsibilities

• Plan travel routes, itineraries and reservations.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain special permits and documents for international cargo transport.
• Operate tractor-trailer to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes and equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections.

Skills

English fluency

AZ class licence

Education

Secondary school certificate

Job description

STEFANO’S INC. based in Saint John, NB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Long haul truck driver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Overtime, On Call and Flexible Hours.

Employer Name: STEFANO’S INC.
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Saint John, NB

• The candidate will be expected to plan travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
• The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• The candidate must load and unload goods.
• The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
• The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• The candidate will be required to perform brake adjustments.
• The candidate will be required to perform roadside emergency repairs.
• The candidate will be expected to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections as well as oversee all vehicle aspects.
• The candidate will be expected to perform preventive maintenance.
• The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
• The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have an AZ class licence.

Documentation Knowledge

• The candidate should be knowledgeable about Accident or incident reports, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports and Trans-border documentation.

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• The trucking and equipment type isTractor-trailer A train.

Transportation/travel experience

• The candidate should have prior experience running long-distance trips.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.