Truck Driver

Avonport (NS) Full Time
ID: # 50000004
Merks Farms Limited
Posted:August 2, 2026
Expires:August 24, 2026

Description

  • Location: Avonport , NS B0P 1B0
  • Work location: On site
  • Salary: $ 24.00 HOUR hourly / 45 to 60 hours per week
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Vacancies: 1

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Dry bulk
  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  • Tractor-trailer
  • Tractor-trailer B train

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Own transportation

Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots