Location - Kentville, Nova Scotia
Salary - $50,600 to $80,000 per year for 40 to 50 hours per week
*** AUGUST 2022 PAY INCREASES FOR ALL DRIVERS ***
• A DRIVER WITH ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IS PAID $0.46 PER MILE PLUS UP TO $0.05 SAFETY BONUS PER MILE.
• DRIVES CAN EXPECT APPROXIMATELY 2,500 MILE PER WEEK
• FIND OUR PAY GRID HERE -
https://eassons.com/sites/default/files/page-files/2022%20Eassons%20Company%20Driver%20Pay%20Grid.pdf
BENEFITS:
• Health benefits: Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
• Other benefits: Wellness program, Learning/training paid by employer
• Long term benefits: Life insurance, Pension plan, Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), Group insurance benefits
• Financial benefits: Bonus, Mileage paid, Piece work
OTHER BENEFITS OF JOINING EASSONS TRANSPORT:
• $2000 Sign-on Bonus + Referral Bonus
• Paid weekly + Overtime + Quarterly Bonus
• Extra Pick/Drop Paid
• Paid orientation and accommodations
• Benefits package with life insurance starting immediately
• Virtual Health Care, with 24-hour access
• Company administrated and direct contribution RRSP plan
• Recognition, Reward, and Wellness Programs, including pay for a Clean Level-1 Inspection
• Late-model equipment (Auto-shifts available)
• Some of the best 24/7 support staff in the industry
Vacancies - 20
Terms of employment - Permanent, Full time
Start date - As soon as possible
Benefits - Bonus, Disability benefits, Medical benefits, Mileage paid, Dental benefits, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance benefits, Pension plan benefits, RRSP benefits, Vision care benefits
Languages - English
Education - Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience - 1 year to less than 2 years
HOWEVER, CONTACT US TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW CLASS 1 DRIVERS AND THOSE LOOKING TO BECOME CLASS 1 DRIVERS. WE OFFER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DRIVERS OF ALL LEVELS LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER IN TRUCKING.
Own Tools/Equipment - Steel-toed safety boots, Cellular phone
Security and Safety - Valid passport, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test, Criminal record check, Basic security clearance
Transportation/Travel Information - Willing to travel internationally, Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight, Valid driver's licence, Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities - Attention to detail, Sitting, Physically demanding
Work Location Information - Various locations
Personal Suitability - Team player, Effective interpersonal skills, Reliability, Judgement, Organized, Flexibility
Additional Skills - Professionalism in customer service
Communication Systems Experience - Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Documentation Knowledge - Trans-border documentation, Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Trip reports, Accident or incident reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Specific Skills - Load and unload goods, Perform brake adjustments, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Transportation/Travel Experience - Long-haul
Type of Trucking and Equipment - Refrigerated, Tractor-trailer
Weight Handling - Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate, Forklift Operator Certification, Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Professional Driver Improvement Certificate, Defensive Driving Course
Job link - https://eassons.com/careers-long-haul
How to apply
jobs@eassons.com