Long haul truck driver

Murray Enterprises Ltd. is located at Sussex Corner, 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, Weekend and Flexible Hours may include shift timings. LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has approved the Long haul truck driver position.

Employer Name: Murray Enterprises Ltd.
Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $58,000 to $70,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 45 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Sussex Corner, NB

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Hiring: Long haul truck driver

Job Description

  • The candidate must drive lighter, special-purpose trucks.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • 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 must perform preventive maintenance.
  • 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.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
  • The candidate will be responsible for providing staff training.

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 Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, and Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

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), maintenance and repair reports, trans-border documentation and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Policy and program experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with apprenticeship training.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with citizens band (CB) radio and trip recorder (on-board 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, national, provincial/territorial and regional locations.
  • The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have a valid passport.
  • The candidate must be bondable.
  • The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract),ย drug test and medical examination.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • 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 handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • 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, steel-toed safety boots, and tools.

Benefits

  • Health and Financial 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 Group insurance benefits,ย Life insurance and Mileage reimbursement.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

pjment@nbnet.nb.ca

By mail

34 Cunningham ave
Sussex Corner, NB
E4E 2Y5

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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