Long haul tractor-trailer driver (Florenceville-Bristol)

Long haul tractor-trailer driver (Florenceville-Bristol)

27 Oct
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RITE-LINE TRANSPORTATION
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Florenceville-Bristol

27 Oct

RITE-LINE TRANSPORTATION

Florenceville-Bristol

- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 45 to 60 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience:

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience

Work site setting

- United States

Work setting

- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Working at heights training
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- CPR Certificate
- Defensive Driving Course
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement
- FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
- First Aid Certificate
- Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training
- Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
- Skid Control Training

Documentation knowledge





- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

- International
- Long-haul

Security and safety

- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience

Screening questions

- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

- Early morning
- Evening

Experience

- 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

- Flexible hours
- Morning
- Night
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime required

Workplace information

- On the road job

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

📌 Long haul tractor-trailer driver (Florenceville-Bristol)
🏢 RITE-LINE TRANSPORTATION
📍 Florenceville-Bristol

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