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truck driver

Posted on May 05, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details First Choice Logistics

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Job details

  • Location Dartmouth, NSB2V 2V8
  • Work location On site
  • Salary32.00 hourly / 32.5 to 35 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 3 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3567890

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
  • 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
  • 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 emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
  • other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-08-21

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.

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First Choice Logistics

  • Transportation and warehousing
  • 1 job posting advertised
  • Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)
  • 1 business location
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Job market information

truck driver NOC 73300 Halifax Region
Median wage Help -
25.00 $/hour

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