Truck driver

Merks Farms Limited; Avonport; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Life insurance

RRSP

Job summary

Merks Farms Limited in Avonport, Nova Scotia is seeking a permanent, full-time truck driver to join our team. You will operate straight or articulated trucks, load and unload goods, and ensure safety and compliance on all trips.

The role requires a Class 1/A licence, 3–5 years of experience, on-site work, and ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections. You’ll work 45–60 hours per week at a rate of 28.00 CAD hourly, with benefits as listed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of truck driving experience
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections

Responsibilities

• 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 inspections 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

Skills

Truck driving

Load/unload

Vehicle inspection

Safety compliance

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

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 benefits
• 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