Long Haul Team Truck Driver

Eassons Transportation Group

Location Kentville, NS

Salary 63,500 to 89,500 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week

Minimum wage is guaranteed

Full time

Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend

Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits

Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical Location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Various Locations

Responsibilities:

Professionalism in customer service

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

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Defensive Driving Course

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Forklift Operator Certification

Professional Driver Improvement Certificate

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports

Bill of lading

Driver logbook

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Trans-border documentation

Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Refrigerated

Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

Valid passport

Basic security clearance

Criminal record check

Driving record check (abstract)

Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle

Valid driver's licence

Willing to travel cross-border

Willing to travel for extended periods

Willing to travel internationally

Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Physically demanding

Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Piece work

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Until: 2025-11-06

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email: jobs@eassons.com