Truck Driver (Class 1 Experience Required + Cross Border)

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69 Type:

Single Openings:

10 Eassons Transportation Group, family-owned and operated since 1945, is headquartered in Kentville NS, with terminals in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Eassons Transportation Group proudly operates approximately 350 trucks between company assets and owner-operators and employs over 500 employee partners. Eassons Transportation Group provides dry and temperature-controlled TL/LTL services across Canada and the United States. Eassons Transportation Group is recognizedas a Top Fleet Employer. Location

Kentville, NS, B4N 3V7 Salary

$60,000 to 86,000 annually (To be negotiated), 40 to 50 hours per Week A DRIVER WITH ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IS PAID $0.48 PER MILE DRIVERS CAN EXPECT APPROXIMATELY 2,500 MILE PER WEEK FIND OUR NOVEMBER 2024 PAY GRID HERE - https://eassons.com/sites/default/files/EASSONS%20Company%20Driver.pdf Terms of employment

Permanent employment, Full time Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend Start date

Starts as soon as possible Benefits

Health advantages, Long term benefits Paid weekly + Overtime Extra Pick/Drop Paid Benefits package with life insurance starting immediately Virtual Health Care, with 24-hour access Recognition, Reward, and Wellness Programs, including pay for a Clean Level-1 Inspection Late-model equipment (Auto-shifts available) Some of the best 24/7 support staff in the industry Vacancies

10 vacancies Languages

English Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience

1 year to less than 2 years Work setting

Various locations Responsibilities and Tasks

Professionalism in customer service Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Operate and driveClass 1 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 Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Credentials/Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Defensive Driving Course Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Forklift Operator Certification Professional Driver Improvement Certificate Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Documentation knowledge

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

Refrigerated Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul Security and safety

Valid passport Basic security clearance Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel internationally Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail Physically demanding Sitting Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Health benefits

Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits Life insurance Mileage paid Piece work Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance Our goal is to be a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all equity groups. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or your resume.

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