Transport driver

Full Time
  • Ref ID: 026191734
  • Full Time
  • Estevan, SK

Burton's Logistics Ltd.

Transport driver

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Employer detailsBurton’s Logistics Ltd.

  • LocationEstevan, SKS4A 2G5
  • Work locationOn the road
  • Salary26.35 hourly / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
  • Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies1 vacancy
  • SourceJob Bank #3695343

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Work site environment

  • Dusty

Work setting

  • Various locations
  • Willing to relocate

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
  • 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 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

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
  • Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Dry bulk
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Driver’s validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety vest
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for mature workers
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

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

How to apply

By Direct Apply Help – Applying by Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email

burtonslogistics@gmail.com

What you must include in your application:

  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
    • 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)?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications

Advertised until

2026-10-27

To apply for this job please visit www.jobbank.gc.ca.