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Join Our Team as a Long Haul Tractor-Trailer Driver!

Company: Eassons Transportation Group

Location: Kentville, NS

Salary: $60,000.00 to $86,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)

About Us

Eassons Transportation Group is committed to providing exceptional transportation services across various locations. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and customer service, ensuring that our clients receive the dependable logistics support they need.

Job Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled Tractor-Trailer Drivers to join our long-haul team. In this permanent position, you will operate and transport goods using tractor-trailers, working 40 to 50 hours per week. If you are passionate about driving, enjoy working as part of a team, and value safety and reliability, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods efficiently and safely.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, overseeing all vehicle aspects.
• Monitor the condition of your vehicle, including tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
• Communicate effectively with central dispatch to relay important information.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
• Work Language: English.
• Willingness to travel cross-border and internationally for extended periods.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Defensive Driving Course.
• 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.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Physically demanding role with the ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Long periods of sitting while driving.

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and good judgment.
• Organized and reliable team player.

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team! As part of Eassons Transportation Group, you'll enjoy:

• Health Benefits: Including dental, vision care, disability benefits, and paramedical services coverage.
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance, life insurance, mileage paid, and contributions to a pension plan and RRSP.
• Long-Term Benefits: Including long-term care insurance.

Ready to Drive Your Career Forward?

If you're ready to join a dynamic team and embark on an exciting long-haul driving career, we can't wait to meet you! Apply today and become part of the Eassons Transportation Group family!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.