Truck Driver in Kentville

Eassons Transportation Group, family-owned and operated since 1945, is headquartered in Kentville NS, with terminals in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Eassons Transportation Group proudly operates approximately 350 trucks between company assets and owner-operators and employs over 500 employee partners. Eassons Transportation Group provides dry and temperature-controlled TL/LTL services across Canada and the United States. Eassons Transportation Group is recognized as a Top Fleet Employer.

Location: Kentville, NS, B4N 3V7

Salary: $60,000 to $86,000 annually (To be negotiated), 40 to 50 hours per week

A driver with one year of experience is paid $0.48 per mile. Drivers can expect approximately 2,500 miles per week.

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time (Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend)

Start date: Starts as soon as possible

Benefits:

• Health benefits
• Long term benefits
• Paid weekly + Overtime
• Extra Pick/Drop Paid
• Benefits package with life insurance starting immediately
• Virtual Health Care, with 24-hour access
• Recognition, Reward, and Wellness Programs, including pay for a Clean Level-1 Inspection
• Late-model equipment (Auto-shifts available)
• Some of the best 24/7 support staff in the industry

Vacancies: 10 vacancies

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting: Various locations

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive Class 1 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

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

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

Diversity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all equity groups. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or your resume.