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class 1 truck driver

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Employer details Seaboard Transport

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

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
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Dangerous goods occurrence reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trip reports

Communication systems experience

  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting
  • Manual dexterity

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Hardworking
  • Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program

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

2026-10-12

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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Seaboard Transport

  • Transportation and warehousing
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  • Extra large business (more than 500 employees)
  • 1 business location
  • Green workplace
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Job market information

class 1 truck driver NOC 73300 Halifax Region
Median wage Help -
25.00 $/hour

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