truck driver

S&M Trucking Limited; Edwardsville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Nova Scotia is seeking a Truck Driver for a permanent position. Responsibilities include operating and inspecting trucks, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Candidates must possess a Class 1 or A Driver's License and an Air Brakes Endorsement. The role offers competitive health and financial benefits, including a mileage pay program.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Mileage paid

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience is required.
• Air Brakes Endorsement and Class 1 or A Driver's License necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicles and ensure they are roadworthy.
• Record cargo information and distance travelled.
• Obtain necessary permits for transporting goods.

Skills

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Bill of lading

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent.

Work Language: English.

Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week.

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial / territorial

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)