Over-the-Road Truck Driver: International Routes

Government of Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in Nova Scotia is seeking a Truck Driver to transport goods with a focus on customer service. Candidates must have a Class 1 or A driver's license and handle various responsibilities such as operating trucks, addressing customers' concerns, and ensuring safe transportation of goods. The job entails physical tasks and travel, with relocation costs covered by the employer. Competitive compensation and benefits for training are included.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Relocation costs covered

Qualifications

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required.
• Experience with long-haul and international travel preferred.
• Must handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

A government body in Nova Scotia is seeking a Truck Driver to transport goods with a focus on customer service. Candidates must have a Class 1 or A driver's license and handle various responsibilities such as operating trucks, addressing customers' concerns, and ensuring safe transportation of goods. The job entails physical tasks and travel, with relocation costs covered by the employer. Competitive compensation and benefits for training are included.