short haul truck driver
Posted on August 12, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Gill Logistics Pro
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed. 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. Professionalism in customer service. 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. 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 Brake (Z) Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Forklift Operator Certification. Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Dangerous goods occurrence reports. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Maintenance and repair reports. Trip reports. Security and safety: Valid passport. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Medical exam. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Night. Day. Overtime required. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Free parking available.- Location Saint John, NBE2L 2J2
- Work location On the road
- Salary$24.00HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Shift, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3637871
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
- 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
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Forklift Operator Certification
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- Free parking available
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
Advertised until
2026-09-16
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