Long haul truck driver - NOC 7511

Based out of Sussex NB_Long-haul Truck Driver - NOC 7511

Salary of $56,784.00 to $70,000.00 / year (To be negotiated)

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools, Hard hat, Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Sitting

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Additional Skills

Provide staff training

Communication Systems Experience

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

Documentation Knowledge

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

Policy and Program Experience

Apprenticeship training

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Drive lighter, special purpose trucks, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Perform brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Perform preventive maintenance

Transportation/Travel Experience

International, National, Provincial/territorial, Long-haul, Regional

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Flatbed, Tractor-trailer

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Air Brakes Endorsement, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement