S&M Trucking Limited, located in Edwardsville, NS B2A 4T7. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Truck driver. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be required to commence work at the earliest opportunity. It will be Permanent employment or a full-time job. The shift times for this position are Overtime, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call and Flexible hours.

Employer Name: S&M Trucking Limited
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $60,000 to $80,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Edwardsville, NS B2A 4T7

Also hiring: Receptionist

Job Description

The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
The candidate must load and unload goods.
The candidate must obtain special permits and other documents required for international cargo transport.
The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
The candidate must pay for and receive payments for goods.
The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
The candidate must handle and transport dangerous goods.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must have an Air Brakes Endorsement Certification and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
The candidate should be a good team player.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

The candidate must be knowledgeable about bill of lading, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and trip reports.

Communication systems experience

The candidate must have experience using a trip recorder (on-board computer).

Transportation/travel experience

The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at international and provincial/territorial levels.
The candidate must have long-haul travel experience.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate must undergo a criminal record check, a driver’s validity licence check, and a driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.
The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.
The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Benefits

The employer will provide Health, Financial and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, Disability benefits, a Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, and Vision care benefits.
Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits provided by the employer, which extend coverage to the employee’s dependents, including spouses, children, and parents, as well as Mileage paid, which is compensation for the employee’s use of their personal vehicle to conduct business-related errands and trips.
In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), a way for your employer to help you save for the future.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested in the position.

By email

corporate@smtrucking.ns.ca