Long Haul Truck Driver – Sussex Corner – Canadian Visa Support Possible

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Job Overview

Position: Long haul truck driver

Location: Various locations in New Brunswick (Sussex Corner, Penobsquis)

Work Location: On site

Salary: $65,000 to $70,200 annually (to be negotiated) for 45 hours per week

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Employment Conditions: Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours

Benefits: Health benefits (Dental plan, Health care plan, Vision care benefits), Financial benefits (Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Mileage paid)

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Responsibilities:

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

Credentials

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

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

Additional Information

Security and Safety:

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

Transportation/Travel Information:

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods, overnight, and internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding and repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight Handling:

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability:

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Who Can Apply

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
  • Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

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