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    Long haul truck driver

    KARNAL FREIGHT SYSTEM

    Long haul truck driver

    KARNAL FREIGHT SYSTEM Bedford, Nova Scotia

    Transportation and vehicles
    Reference : 40752549
    Posted 17 day(s) ago | Still Open
    Permanent Full time As soon as possible

    Description



    - Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

    - Langue de travail: Anglais

    - Heures de travail: 40 to 50 hours per week

    - Education:

    - Expérience:

    Education- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
    - or equivalent experience
    Work setting- Remote location
    - Various locations
    - Relocation costs covered by employer
    Tasks- Address customers' complaints or concerns
    - Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
    - Mountain driving expertise
    - Professionalism in customer service
    - Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
    - Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
    - Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
    - Load and unload goods
    - Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
    - 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
    - Transport and handle dangerous goods
    Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
    Documentation knowledge- Accident or incident reports
    - Bill of lading
    - Dangerous goods occurrence 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- Flatbed
    - Refrigerated
    - Tractor-trailer
    Communication systems experience- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
    Transportation/travel experience- International
    - Long-haul
    - Provincial/territorial
    Security and safety- Valid passport
    - Basic security clearance
    - Driving record check (abstract)
    - Drug test
    - Medical exam
    Transportation/travel information- Valid driver's licence
    - Willing to travel cross-border
    - Willing to travel for extended periods
    Work conditions and physical capabilities- Attention to detail
    - Handling heavy loads
    - Large workload
    - Overtime required
    - Physically demanding
    - Repetitive tasks
    - Sitting
    Weight handling- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
    Own tools/equipment- Steel-toed safety boots
    Personal suitability- Efficient interpersonal skills
    - Excellent oral communication
    - Excellent written communication
    - Flexibility
    - Judgement
    - Organized
    - Reliability
    - Team player
    - Patience
    Screening questions- Are you available for the advertised start date?
    - Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    - Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
    Experience- Will train





    Salary: $26.00 hourly

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