class 1 truck driver
Posted on September 21, 2026 by Employer details Seaboard Transport
Job details
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Tasks: 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. Professionalism in customer service. Load and unload goods. 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. Transport and handle dangerous goods. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : AZ class license. Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks). Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Bill of lading. Dangerous goods occurrence reports. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Trip reports. Communication systems experience: Trip recorder (on-board computer). Transportation/travel experience: Local. Provincial/territorial. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Driver's abstract. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Sitting. Manual dexterity. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Reliability. Hardworking. Patience. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Other: Use of artificial intelligence. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Night. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Night shift premium. Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Travel insurance. Wellness program.- Location 721 Wilkinson AveDartmouth, NSB3B 0H4
- Work location On site
- Salary$28.50HOUR hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Evening, Night, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 5 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3677293
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Professionalism in customer service
- Load and unload goods
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Communication systems experience
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Driver's abstract
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Manual dexterity
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Hardworking
- Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Night shift premium
- Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.
Report a problem with this job posting
Page details
- Date modified: