Job Details

Class 1 Truck Driver

  • Posted by : Cape Breton Beverages / Trans Atlantic Preform

 January 12, 2026 - February 11, 2026

  • Job category : Driving
  • Salary : 23.17


         

Job Description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

 Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Mountain driving expertise
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • 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
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • 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
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

$23.17 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week

Job Id : JFC-3202431
Vacancy : 1
Location : Sydney - NS, Nova Scotia, CANADA