Transportation
- Wage
- $32.00 per hour
- Hours
- 30 to 40 hours per week, Permanent, Full-time
- Location
- 215 Chain Lake City suite 2, B3S 1C9, Halifax, NS
- Vacancies
- 1
- Start date
- As soon as possible
- NOC
- 73300
- Posted
- 2026-07-20
- Expires
- 2027-07-20
long haul truck driver position.
- 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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Requirements
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience an asset
- English
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Benefits
- Gasoline paid
- Mileage paid
- Piece work
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
How to apply
By mail — 215 Chain Lake City suite 2, Halifax, NS B3S 1C9. Include your resume and the position title “Long Haul Truck Driver”.
Applications go directly to the employer. Applying is always free.
Listing source: Job Bank #49936314