long haul driver

Location

Hartland, NB | Canada

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 70 hours per week

Job tags

Salary