truck driver

Road2Air Transportation Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company based in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a full-time driver. Responsibilities include driving trucks, loading/unloading goods, and maintaining vehicle condition. Candidates must have an AZ class license and a secondary school graduation certificate. Experience in transportation and effective communication skills are essential. This role allows for diverse work hours, including weekends and evenings, and it's ideal for organized and hardworking individuals.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in transportation.
• Basic security clearance is required.
• Physically able to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Oversee condition of the vehicle and inspect equipment.
• Tarp and ensure safety of the cargo.

Skills

Organized

Team player

Judgement

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Posted onDecember 01, 2025 by Employer details Road2Air Transportation Inc.

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Job details

• Location Dartmouth , NS B3B 1H7
• Work location On the road
• Salary 30.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime required, Morning, Day, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours, To be determined, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3455280

Overview

Languages

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-12-31

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