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Truck driver at Merks Farms Limited in Avonport, NS

Merks Farms Limited logo
  • Full Time
  • Permanent

Truck driver

  • Merks Farms Limited
  • Posted 3 days ago
  • NOC: 73300
  • Location: Avonport, NS, B0P1B0
  • Salary: $28.00 hourly

Job Overview

  • Published On: Nov 3, 2026
  • Application Due: Nov 17, 2026
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Language: english
  • Views: 0

Company Overview

  • Employer: Merks Farms Limited
  • Location: Avonport, NS, CA

Job Description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 45 to 60 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

    • Tasks

  • 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 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
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

    • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

    • Documentation knowledge

  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trip reports

    • Type of trucking and equipment

  • Dry bulk
  • Tractor-trailer
  • Tractor-trailer B train

    • Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul
  • Short-haul

    • Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

    • Transportation/travel information

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Own transportation

    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail

    • Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

    • Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Steel-toed safety boots

    • Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

    • Financial benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

    • Support for persons with disabilities

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

    • Support for Veterans

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

    • Support for Indigenous people

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

    • Support for mature workers

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

    • Supports for visible minorities

  • Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Job Details

  • Work arrangement: Not specified
  • Work hours: 45 to 60 hours per week
  • Salary range: $28.00 hourly
  • Postal code: B0P1B0

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