Full-Time Truck Driver, Heavy Truck in Fredericton
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); FAST (Free and Secure Trade) ProgramExperience
3 years to less than 5 yearsSpecific SkillsPerform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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
Documentation KnowledgeAccident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of ladingCommunication Systems ExperienceOperate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radioAdditional SkillsOwner-operator business skillsWeight HandlingUp to 23 kg (50 lbs)Security and SafetyBondable; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Valid passportTransportation/Travel InformationOwn transportation; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationallyWork Conditions and Physical CapabilitiesRepetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workloadWork Location InformationVarious locationsType of Trucking and EquipmentTractor-trailer; FlatbedTransportation/Travel ExperienceRegional; National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haulPersonal SuitabilityEffective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized