Long haul truck driver

New Asian Food Market; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gasoline paid

Mileage paid

Piece work

Paid time off (volunteering orPersonal

Job summary

New Asian Food Market is seeking a professional truck driver to support nationwide routes and occasional international transport. The role involves planning routes, loading/unloading, and maintaining vehicle safety and compliance.

Candidates should have a Class 1 or A license, Air Brake endorsement, and be prepared for frequent travel. Customer service skills and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• Air Brake Endorsement required.
• Driver's License Class 1 or A required.
• Experience is an asset.
• Frequent travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Arrange travel, itineraries, and reservations.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain permits and documents for international routes.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition, tires, lights, brakes, and equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Complete pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Judgement

Hardworking

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

BENEFITS

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid
• Piece work

OTHER BENEFITS

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)