long haul truck driver

Posted on September 05, 2024 by Employer details MCCONNELL TRANSPORT LTD

Job details

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Professionalism in customer service. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy. 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle. Receive and relay information to central dispatch. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : AZ class license. Air Brakes Endorsement. Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks). Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Bill of lading. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Trans-border documentation. 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. Provincial/territorial. Security and safety: Valid passport. Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: 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. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Hard hat. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Screening questions: Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Other benefits: Travel insurance.

LocationJacksonville, NB
Workplace information On the road
Salary$62,000 to $82,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
vacancies 9 vacancies
Source Job Bank #3069052

Overview

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Work setting

Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Professionalism in customer service
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

AZ class license
Air Brakes Endorsement
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Trans-border documentation
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
Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

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
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Mileage paid

Other benefits

Travel insurance

Program title

Jobs for Ukraine

Program description:

This employer has selected to promote this job through "Jobs for Ukraine". Canadian citizens and permanent residents can still apply.

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until

2024-11-30

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long haul truck driver NOC 73300 Edmundston–Woodstock Region

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