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long haul truck driver

Posted on April 17, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Tom MacDonald Trucking Limited

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Job details

  • Location 527 Keltic DriveSydney, NSB1L 1B6
  • Work location On site
  • Salary45,760 to 68,640 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week Minimum wage is guaranteed
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime available
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits
  • vacancies 3 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3555556

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • 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
  • 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 

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-06-18

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Job market information

long haul truck driver NOC 73300 Cape Breton Region
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21.00 $/hour

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