Job details

Salary 28.00 hourly / 45 to 60 hours per week

Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Tasks

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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

Bill of lading

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Dry bulk

Tractor-trailer

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment





Steel-toed safety boots

Disability perks

Paramedical services coverage

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Support for Veterans

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Who can apply for this job?

a permanent resident of Canada

a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until
2026-11-17

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📌 Truck driver (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Merks Farms
📍 Nova Scotia