Long haul tractor-trailer driver

McGrath Logistics Ltd is located at Florenceville-Bristol, NB. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Long haul tractor-trailer driver. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Permanent employment or Full time job. The assigned Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning may include shift timings.

Employer Name: McGrath Logistics Ltd
Position: Long haul tractor-trailer driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $55,000 to $70,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Florenceville-Bristol, NB

Also hiring: Labourer, livestock

Hiring: Long haul tractor-trailer driver

Job Description

  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
  • The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
  • The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have an AZ class license, a Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, Defensive Driving Course Certification, and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Trucking and equipment types include refrigerated and tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with Citizens Band (CB) radio and Trip Recorder (onboard computer).
  • The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have travel experience in international, local, national, provincial/territorial and regional locations.
  • The candidate must have both long-haul and short-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have a valid passport.
  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough basic security clearance, criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), drug test and medical examination.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have a cellphone and steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and Mileage reimbursement.
  • In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Travel insurance coverage and benefits in the event of flight delays, passport loss, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, or other mishaps.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

By email

jonathan@mcgrathlogistics.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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