long haul truck driver

STEFANO'S INC.; Saint John; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Canada is looking for a truck driver to operate straight or articulated trucks for long-haul journeys. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and security of cargo, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining records. Candidates must have an AZ class license and be willing to travel cross-border. Competitive pay and permanent position with 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Willingness to travel cross-border.
• Experience in transporting goods internationally is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Experience

Vehicle inspection

Long-haul driving

Safety and security of cargo

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Tractor-trailer A train

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer A train

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border

Experience

• Experience an asset

Other information

• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week