- Work Term: Permanent

- Work Language: English

- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week

- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

- Various locations

Tasks

- 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
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

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

- Productive interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player

Employment terms options

- Early morning
- Evening

Employment terms options

- Morning
- Night
- Day
- Weekend

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

- Group insurance perks
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Piece work

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

📌 Tractor-trailer driver, long haul (Kentville)
🏢 Eassons Transportation Group
📍 Kentville