Employer
Eassons Transport Ltd
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 PLUS UP TO $0.045 SAFETY BONUS PER MILE.
• DRIVES CAN EXPECT APPROXIMATELY 2,500 MILE PER WEEK
• FIND OUR NOVEMBER 2024 PAY GRID HERE - https://eassons.com/sites/default/files/EASSONS%20Company%20Driver_0.pdf
Terms of employment
- Permanent employment, Full time
- Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend
Start date
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits
Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits
OTHER BENEFITS OF JOINING EASSONS TRANSPORT:
• Paid weekly + Overtime + Quarterly Bonus
• Extra Pick/Drop Paid
• Paid orientation and accommodations
• Benefits package with life insurance starting immediately
• Virtual Health Care, with 24-hour access
• Company administrated and direct contribution RRSP plan
• 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
HOWEVER, CONTACT US TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW CLASS 1 DRIVERS AND THOSE LOOKING TO BECOME CLASS 1 DRIVERS. WE OFFER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DRIVERS OF ALL LEVELS LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER IN TRUCKING.
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 straight 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
Bonus, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Mileage paid, Pension plan, Piece work, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance
How to apply
By email
jobs@eassons.com
Online
https://eassons.truckright.com/eassons
