truck driver

WHITE HORSE TRANSPORT LTD; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Dartmouth is seeking a Truck Driver to operate vehicles, ensuring safe transport of goods. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant licenses, and previous driving experience is an asset. This full-time, permanent position requires frequent travel and excellent customer service skills. The role offers a competitive salary of $30 per hour with a focus on timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is an asset.
• Must hold a valid Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Possess an Air Brakes Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Plan routes using GPS and computer equipment.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and maintain logs.

Skills

Driving straight or articulated trucks

Customer service professionalism

Route planning and adjustment

Vehicle inspections

Transporting dangerous goods

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Computer equipment

Job description

Posted on November 25, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details WHITE HORSE TRANSPORT LTD

Truck Driver

Job details

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Workplace information

• Location: 7 STANFIELD AVENUE, Dartmouth, NS B2X 0A3
• Work location: On the road
• Salary: $30.00 per hour (35 hours per week)
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, full time
• Shift: Early morning
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: Job Bank #3444221

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.

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• 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.