Posted 3 months ago
Truck Driver - Class 1 or Class 3
@ JDI
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
JDI is hiring a full-time truck driver for local deliveries to Irving Shipyards and vendors, with order picking and forklift work. The role covers box trucks, curtain side trucks and tractors with 47' trailers on a rotating basis, plus monitoring vehicle maintenance and daily checklists. Schedule is Monday to Friday with overtime opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver materials to Irving shipbuilding sites and vendor warehouses
- Load and unload product
- Prepare trucks and assist warehouse staff
- Maintain vehicle safety and monitor maintenance
- Keep driver records and daily checklists
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 1 licence, manual and automatic
- Proven delivery driving experience
- Driver's abstract
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Security clearance and controlled goods approval
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 1, Driver's abstract, Controlled goods approval, Security clearance |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record, references |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
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JDI
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 643 |
As a Truck Driver, you will be part of the team that provides local delivery services to the Irving Shipyards and vendors, along with picking orders and forklifting operations. Box truck, Curtain Side truck and Tractor with 47’ trailer to be driven on a rotational basis. You will be responsible for monitoring truck maintenance and keeping driver’s records requirements such as daily check lists.
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Working Hours : Monday – Friday with opportunities for Overtime
- Deliver materials to Irving ship building sites and local vendor warehouses safety
- Load/ unload product
- Prepare trucks for loading and assist the warehouse staff as required
- Ensure proper vehicle maintenance and safety
- Maintain communication with your supervisor and resolve issues on the go.
- Verify load security and accuracy
- Report defects, violations, accidents, or injuries
- Maintain a professional behavior
- Follow all safety regulations, company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by manager
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Proven work experience as a delivery driver
- Valid Class 1 License with Manual Transmission & Automatic Transmission
- Drivers Abstract Required - will reimburse upon hire
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, fast paced and dynamic workplace
- Self-Motivated, punctual, and reliable
- Must have Safety mindset
- High attention to detail
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Able to do physical work
- All employees of Bayside Distribution must obtain and maintain a personal security clearance and controlled goods approval. To obtain these clearances the applicant must not have resided outside of Canada for a period of six months or more within the last Five years. These clearances require police, employment and personal references.
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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