truck driver

Pace Logistics Inc; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is looking for skilled truck drivers. Applicants should possess an AZ Class license and have a minimum of 1 year driving experience. The role involves transporting goods, performing inspections, and providing excellent customer service. Successful candidates will be offered a permanent position with flexible working hours including evenings and weekends. Benefits include disability coverage and potential bonuses.

Benefits

Free parking available

Disability benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of driving experience required.
• Must undergo a criminal record check and drug test.
• Valid driver's licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Load and unload goods.

Skills

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Operate GPS and other navigation equipment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Work Term and Language

Permanent

English

Hours

35 to 40 hours per week

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Panjabi; Punjabi

Work setting

Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Screening questions

• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available