Long haul truck driver

Pioneer Transport is located at Jacksonville, NB. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Long haul truck 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: Pioneer Transport
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 7
Salary: $62,000 to $82,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Jacksonville, NB

Also hiring: Sales associate

Hiring: Long haul truck driver

Job Description

  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
  • 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 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 receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
  • 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.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have an AZ class license, Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Trucking equipment includes refrigerated trucks and tractor-trailers.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
  • The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have travel experience in international and provincial/territorial locations.
  • The candidate must have long-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 hard hat 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, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive 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 cases such as flight delays, passport loss, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other mishaps.

How to Apply

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

By mail

208 Route 590
Jacksonville , NB
E7M 3R7

In person

208 Route 590
Jacksonville , NB
E7M 3R7
Between 08:30 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.

By phone

506-328-2211 extension 7737 Between 08:30 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.

By fax

506-328-6055

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