3 Aug 2026
Merks Farms Limited is Hiring Truck Drivers
- Merks Farms Limited is Hiring Truck Drivers
- Avonport, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Job ID : 217409
- Category : Transportation
- Job Type : Full-Time
- Salary : $24.00 Hourly
- Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
- Posting Date : 03 Aug 2026
- Expiry Date : 03 Aug 2027
Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes Endorsement
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi-trailer trucks)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Dry bulk
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Tractor-trailer
Tractor-trailer B train
Transportation/travel experience
Local
Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Drive manual transmission vehicle
Own transportation
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
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
How to Apply
By email: jobs@merks.ns.ca
In person:
2250 Gaspereau River Road, Avonport, NS B0P 1B0
Between 09:00 AM and 04:00 PM
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