Driver, logging truck

Doncaster Logging Incorporated in Aulac, New Brunswick is hiring a Driver, logging truck at $18.00 to $22.00 per hour for 40 to 70 hours per week. This is a permanent full-time role with day, night and shift work, and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible. The job suits a careful, reliable driver who holds a Class 1 licence with an air brakes endorsement and is ready to work in remote locations as part of a two-person team or convoy.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport goods and materials by operating and driving straight or articulated trucks, including tractor-trailer B trains, on logging highways and off-highway routes
• Load and unload goods, tarp loads and secure cargo so it is properly arranged and balanced for safe transport
• Carry out pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections, checking tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, and keep driver logbooks and bills of lading up to date
• Perform roadside emergency repairs, adjust brakes and monitor and refuel oil in the truck as needed
• Plan routes, meet delivery schedules and deliver goods on time while providing a high standard of customer service
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch and notify the dispatcher of any road incidents
• Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs and obey all traffic laws and truck driving rules on size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods

Requirements

• Fluent in English or French; no standard education requirement such as a degree, certificate or diploma
• Previous experience is not mandatory
• Class 1/1F/A licence for semi trailer trucks and an Air Brakes Endorsement certificate
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations, and willing to submit to regular drug checks and a criminal record check
• Able to handle heavy loads, drive for long periods, travel frequently and work long hours in a sitting position
• Good team player with strong interpersonal, judgement, time management and organisational skills; punctual, dependable and reliable
• Strong knowledge of truck driving rules, safety regulations and documentation, including inspection reports, driver logbooks and bills of lading
• Proficient in operating GPS and other navigation equipment, trip recorders and CB radio
• Steel-toed safety boots and a cell phone required; own vehicle for transportation; valid driver's licence; able to drive a manual transmission vehicle
• Basic level of security clearance; bondable; willing to work in remote locations and a variety of settings

Salary & Benefits

The salary is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour for 40 to 70 hours per week. The posting states permanent full-time employment with day, night and shift work. No other benefits are stated on the source posting, and no LMIA or who-can-apply status is stated, so none is claimed here.

How to Apply

Apply through this listing on gulfvisasjobs.com using the direct link to the original Job Bank posting.