Truck driver

Full Time
  • Ref ID: 026291045
  • Full Time
  • New Minas, NS

GROUND PILOT LOGISTICS INC

Truck driver

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Employer detailsGROUND PILOT LOGISTICS INC

  • LocationNew Minas, NSB4N 5G2
  • Work locationOn site
  • Salary32.50 hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
  • Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies4 vacancies
  • SourceJob Bank #3696963

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trip reports

Communication systems experience

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

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

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
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Support for youths
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

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

jobsgroundpilotlogistics@gmail.com

 

Advertised until

2026-11-05

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