Truck Driver

New Minas (NS) Full Time
ID: # 49767028
GROUND PILOT LOGISTICS INC
Posted:June 19, 2026
Expires:July 13, 2026

Description

  • Location: New Minas , NS B4N 5G2
  • Work location: On site
  • Salary: $ 30.50 HOUR hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Vacancies: 4

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • 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
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trip reports

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)